Silent Wings at War: Combat Gliders in World War II

Silent Wings at War: Combat Gliders in World War II
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The pilots were known as â€œsuicide jockeysâ€ and the aircraft they flew were called â€œflak bait.â€ Towed behind modified bombers or transport aircraft, Allied combat gliders were used in some of the riskiest missions of World War II, landing miles behind enemy lines with specially trained assault forces. In Silent Wings at War, John L. Lowden combines his own recollections with those of fellow veterans to create a vivid, gritty, jocose memoir of war as he and other glider pilots and their passengers knew it. These true tales of courage, as well as command blunders, make a substantial contribution to WWII literature.
Country USA
Brand Smithsonian Books
Manufacturer Smithsonian Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations
Color Sky/Pale blue
ReleaseDate 2002-09-17
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781588340344

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