THROUGH BLUE SKIES TO HELL: America's "Bloody 100th" in the Air War over Germany

Product guide for THROUGH BLUE SKIES TO HELL: America's "Bloody 100th" in the Air War over Germany. This book provides a comprehensive look at air war over Europe during the climactic year of World War II, combining firsthand experience with expert analysis The centerpiece is a mission-by-mission diary of 1st Lieutenant Richard R Ayesh, bombardier on a B-17 Flying Fortress, who flew with the 100th Bombardment Group, 13th Combat Wing of the 8th Air Force-the legendary "Bloody 100th." He received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Croix de Guerre and the Air Medal with Four Oak Leaf Clusters, amongst others.This book follows Ayesh's progress from his youth during THROUGH BLUE SKIES TO HELL: America's "Bloody 100th" in the Air War over Germany the Great Depression in Wichita, Kansas, which was rapidly becoming the air capital of the nation, to his arrival in England as a Lieutenant in a bomber crew assigned to assault the Third Reich ... Learn more »

THROUGH BLUE SKIES TO HELL: America's "Bloody 100th" in the Air War over Germany Review: THROUGH BLUE SKIES TO HELL: America's "Bloody 100th" in the Air War over Germany. I bought this book with high hopes as I have long been interested in the Eighth Air Force during WW2 and especially the 100th BG. I was very disappointed. It is very poorly written, contains many basic factual inaccuracies, is incredibly repetitive (the explanation of what "Mickey" was is given at least seven times!). The book also has many spelling mistakes, Bernie Lay Jnr who is quoted extensively is misspelt on a number of occasions as Bierne Lay Jnr! Edward Sion seems to have done a lot of research and ... Read more »

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