Thunderbolt to War : An American Fighter Pilot in England Hardback
by John Anderson
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Thunderbolt to War gives a remarkable insight into the structure and operations of a leading USAAF Fighter Squadron in England during the Second World War, together with personal thoughts and feelings of skilled fighter pilot, Clint Sperry.
The 353rd Fighter Group was a rarely celebrated 'workhorse' of Eighth Fighter Command, but names of some of its charismatic leaders still resonate today.
The 18-victory ace Walter Beckham and aggressive Glenn E.
Duncan were among those who led Clint to war. He and his colleagues faced many frustrating and perilous experiences; encountering enemy fighters and flak and also treacherous weather and mechanical problems in the bloody battles over Europe.
To survive was a lottery, but those with previous flying hours before entering service had the advantage of experience.
Clint's successes and traumas are highlighted to give a true picture of a fighter pilot's war.
He flew 106 missions in the P47 Thunderbolt, was awarded 3 DFCs, and credited with destroying or probably destroying five enemy aircraft as well as many targets on the ground by strafing and bombing.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:272 pages
- Publisher:Fonthill Media Ltd
- Publication Date:17/09/2015
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- ISBN:9781781554562
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:272 pages
- Publisher:Fonthill Media Ltd
- Publication Date:17/09/2015
- Category:
- ISBN:9781781554562