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.
#2958785 in Books 2014-10-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.17 x .47 x 8.65l; .0 #File Name: 1780193319160 pages
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