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!
Hi Andy, Possibly "In Hostile Skies" by James M. Davis who was a businessman after the war. The editor, David L. Snead, is an associate professor of history. https://www.amazon.com/Hostile-Skies-American-Military-Biography/dp/1574412396 Regards ...
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!
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 ...
Thought it might be this but he was a gunner. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Combat-Cre...t&ie=UTF8&qid=1526241860&sr=1-4&keywords=B=17
Gage, Looks like a good read as well. Going through its reviews someone mention yet another, so no lack of good books on the subject. https://www.amazon.com/My-War-The-T...dp/1418447250/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8 Regards ...