The Bomber Boys

Heroes Who Flew the B-17s in World War II

Travis L. Ayres

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English

New American Library
06 October 2009

History; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Military history; Second World War; Air forces & warfare; Military veterans

True tales of heroism and the men who fought and died in the skies of World War II Europe.

In World War II, there were all too many ways for a fighting man to die. But no theater of operations offered more fatal choices than the skies above Nazi-occupied Europe. Inside of a B-17 Bomber, thousands of feet above the earth, death was always a moment away. From the hellish storms of enemy flak and relentless strafing of Luftwaffe fighters, to mid-air collisions, mechanical failure, and simple bad luck, it's a wonder any man would volunteer for such dangerous duty. But some very brave men did.

Some paid the ultimate price. Some made it home. But in the end, all would achieve victory.

Here, author Travis L. Ayres has gathered a collection of previously untold personal accounts of combat and camaraderie aboard the B-17 Bombers that flew countless sorties against the enemy, as related by the men who lived and fought in the air-and survived. They are stories of heroism, sacrifice, miraculous survival and merciless warfare. But they should all be remembered...

INCLUDES PHOTOS

By: Travis L. Ayres
Imprint: New American Library
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 329g
ISBN: 9780451228710
ISBN 10: 0451228715
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 06 October 2009
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

While working as a morning radio host, Travis L. Ayres met World War II veteran airman Anthony Teta and was moved by his story. He went on write The Bomber Boys- True Stories of B-17 Airmen.Ayres divides his timeamong New Jersey, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

Reviews for The Bomber Boys: Heroes Who Flew the B-17s in World War II

?Some of the stories read like combat fiction, with dogfights and shot-up planes and skies full of fire, at the end of which the pilot comes in on a wing and a prayer.? ? New York Daily News ?I have waited sixty-plus years to have my World War II exploits accurately recorded. Mr. Ayres's splendid work?based on interviewing combat airmen and many hours of research?has told it well, and gotten it right! I applaud his tenacity.? ?Peter Seniawsky (Scott), Waist Gunner, 384th B.G. Some of the stories read like combat fiction, with dogfights and shot-up planes and skies full of fire, at the end of which the pilot comes in on a wing and a prayer. - New York Daily News I have waited sixty-plus years to have my World War II exploits accurately recorded. Mr. Ayres's splendid work-based on interviewing combat airmen and many hours of research-has told it well, and gotten it right! I applaud his tenacity. -Peter Seniawsky (Scott), Waist Gunner, 384th B.G.