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Posted by Nancy Toth
on 5/13/2008, 1:40 am
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This post goes specifically to Jerry Sale and to others of the younger generation who have questions about bombing missions during WWII. I'm lucky because my Dad is nearby and I can ask questions and get answers whenever I want. MY membership and activity in the Association also provides a resource to me. To those of you who aren't as lucky as I am, I very strongly recommend that you do some reading. I have just finished reading "The Mighty Eighth" by Gerald Astor. The front cover says: "The Air War in Europe as told by the men who fought it." It was a great read. I also recommend the books written by some of our own members, such as:
The "Fait Accompli" Trilogy, available from James Bass; "Black Puff Polly" and "Flak Dodger", edited by Roland Byers; "Dead Engine Kids" by John Welch; "A B-17 Co-Pilot Remembers" by Ken Blakebrough; "POWerful Memories" by Augustine Fernandez; and a new book out by Richard Gibbs called "My Path to War". These are just a few of the books our own members have written. Barnes and Nobel has an extensive collection of WWII books.
Jerry I can't help but notice the many posts and questions you have on the website. Since you have such an interest, why don't you join the Association. The newsletter is full of information and stories from and about our members and their WWII service. Dues are only $25 for 2 years and that way you benefit from receiving the newsletters and the Association benefits from your financial support. There is an application for membership on the website. Hope you will get busy and not only become a member, but get some of the books I've recommended. I can supply publishers if you need them. Sincerely, Nancy Toth...Proud daughter of a B-17 Tailgunner.
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