A Harrowing Experience: Missing Air Crews of B-24 units of the 15th Air Force during World War II: Volume 1: (454th, 455th & 456th Bomb Groups of the 304th Bomb Wing)
A Harrowing Experience: Missing Air Crews of B-24 units of the 15th Air Force during World War II: Volume 1: (454th, 455th & 456th Bomb Groups of the 304th Bomb Wing)
After completing Into Hostile Skies: Missing Air Crews of the 459th Bombardment Group, I felt compelled to continue sharing more of the experiences of air crews that were a part of that great crusade to rid the world of evil. This volume includes the three other bomb groups that comprised the 304th Bomb Wing, based out of Cerignola, Italy. A Harrowing Experience: Missing Air Crews of B-24 units during World War II: Volume 1 (454th, 455th & 456th Bomb Groups) is the result. This reference book is a compilation of experiences ...
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After completing Into Hostile Skies: Missing Air Crews of the 459th Bombardment Group, I felt compelled to continue sharing more of the experiences of air crews that were a part of that great crusade to rid the world of evil. This volume includes the three other bomb groups that comprised the 304th Bomb Wing, based out of Cerignola, Italy. A Harrowing Experience: Missing Air Crews of B-24 units during World War II: Volume 1 (454th, 455th & 456th Bomb Groups) is the result. This reference book is a compilation of experiences of the men who were lost over the skies of Germany, Austria, Italy, Romania, Hungary, Yugoslavia and the other Balkan states, while on bombing missions against the Axis powers during World War II. These brave men endured sleepless nights, long flights, freezing temperatures at high altitudes, flak barrages and fighter attacks over a variety of hostile targets over Central Europe. They witnessed their buddies shot down and if their own aircrafts were hit, they endured their own attempts to escape from their stricken ships. If they bailed out safely, they faced the wrath of hostile civilians, who wanted to end their lives quickly. They endured weeks of solitary confinement in prison, while going through the interrogation process, a lack of proper medical treatment and food, and finally being sent to a German Stalag prisoner of war camp, only to endure additional deprivations from their captors. These men brought out the best of American patriotism, determination and fortitude in the face of incredible odds, trials and adversities. Their deeds should never be forgotten.
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