{"product_id":"the-bomber-boys-heroes-who-flew-the-b-17s-in-world-war-ii-paperback","title":"The Bomber Boys: Heroes Who Flew the B-17s in World War II - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTravis L. Ayres\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrue tales of heroism and the men who fought and died in the skies of World War II Europe.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn World War II, there were all too many ways for a fighting man to die. But no theater of operations offered more fatal choices than the skies above Nazi-occupied Europe. Inside of a B-17 Bomber, thousands of feet above the earth, death was always a moment away. From the hellish storms of enemy flak and relentless strafing of Luftwaffe fighters, to mid-air collisions, mechanical failure, and simple bad luck, it's a wonder any man would volunteer for such dangerous duty. But some very brave men did. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Some paid the ultimate price. Some made it home. But in the end, all would achieve victory. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Here, author Travis L. Ayres has gathered a collection of previously untold personal accounts of combat and camaraderie aboard the B-17 Bombers that flew countless sorties against the enemy, as related by the men who lived and fought in the air--and survived. They are stories of heroism, sacrifice, miraculous survival and merciless warfare. But they should all be remembered... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eINCLUDES PHOTOS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile working as a morning radio host, \u003cb\u003e Travis L. Ayres \u003c\/b\u003emet World War II veteran airman Anthony Teta and was moved by his story. He went on write \u003ci\u003eThe Bomber Boys: True Stories of B-17 Airmen\u003c\/i\u003e. Ayres divides his time among New Jersey, Arkansas, and Louisiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.61 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42155893555335,"sku":"9780451228710","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/742010cffe96c0b89c5db1c727f9f87e.webp?v=1733239410","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-bomber-boys-heroes-who-flew-the-b-17s-in-world-war-ii-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}