A book mystery - can you help?

Discussion in 'Books, Films, TV, Radio' started by andy007, May 10, 2018.

  1. andy007

    andy007 Senior Member

    Hello all,

    A few years ago I read a fascinating book written by a US bomber pilot (or co-pilot) flying over occupied Europe. For the lie of me I can't remember the title.

    What I can remember:

    - US bomber pilot or potentially Co-pilot
    - His tour was in 1943 possibly early 1944
    - Possibly flying B-24s
    - Pretty raw account of his emotions and feelings of not wanting to go on raids
    - The author became an english professor in the US after the war
    - Title was fairly short and sweet

    As you can see I can't remember much and what I can would probably apply to a fair few books. Any help would be most appreciated!
     
  2. Cee

    Cee Senior Member Patron

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  3. andy007

    andy007 Senior Member

    Thanks Cee, I think you may have found it!

    I don’t remember it being an edited version but in my mind the professor was in Texas, maybe I just combined the author and editor into oneperson!
     
  4. Cee

    Cee Senior Member Patron

    Andy,

    Yeah I think that is what happened. The author is from Texas and the editor/professor while teaching at Texas Tech University came across the memoir and decided it was worthy enough for publication.

    Regards ...
     
  5. andy007

    andy007 Senior Member

    Ahhhh yes that sounds very familiar! Once again many thanks Cee.
     
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