The story of a young fighter pilot from basic training through the end of the war in Europe, this short memoir is a welcome addition to the literature of World War II aviation. It is noteworthy for a number of reasons. It illuminates the world of tactical aviation, which has taken a backseat to stories of strategic bombing and air superiority combat. It takes place in a theater of war often considered a backwater when compared to the events in Western Europe or the Central Pacific. Perhaps most importantly, it combines the immediacy of contemporary impressions with the reflections possible after a long and distinguished Air Force career.
Air-to-Ground Battle for Italy
2004
112 pages
Report
No indication
English
Aeronautics , Military Operations, Strategy, & Tactics , Education, Law, & Humanities , Italy , Battles , Air power , Army aviation , Second world war , Military operations , Military history , Air force , Flight training , Combat readiness , Pilots , Air to surface , Fear , Personal accounts , Memoirs , Operation strangle , Allied forces
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