Sinopsis
"Eloquent...An uplifting, heart-rending, and terrifyingly real account of frontline air combat. A first-rate military memoir." David Eastman, US Army retired and author.
In this true story, Robert Stanek delivers a raw and unforgettable narrative, revealing what it's like to be in war waged from the skies above. Day by day, step by step, he brings readers into the secretive world of combat fliers, and tells the story of the men and women who flew dangerous combat missions during the largest air war of the 20th century. Experience the extraordinary events through the author's firsthand accounts. This astonishingly detailed chronicle of remarkable lives living through extraordinary times is a testament to the triumphant power of the human spirit over adversity.
"Quickly becomes hard to put down...gives over to an adrenalin rush of anticipation...impossible not to share the relief and pride of the individual crew members..." The Journal of Electronic Defense
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Extremely Realistic!!
William Stanek has definitely been there, done that. The fear he described the first time in combat was right on. I am speaking solely from the airman's perspective, ground combat is a different animal. The way he described those who are afraid but do not let themselves be consumed by it. They are still able to do their jobs. Then there are those who shit their pants and freeze up. The only thing you need to pay attention to, this story is not the complete book. You will need to buy the other three. I have done it and I am starting on number 2 book right now. Well done mr. Stanek. Buy this book! Henry Patel7
Raw, real, at times surreal
Kudos to the author for his brilliant writing that stunningly captures places and events in time and let's the reader live them as the author lived them. This is how nonfiction should be written.
The author says he wrote it as he lived it, and from the reading, you know he did. Action and drama unfolds and you can't help but be swallowed whole by everything that's happening. Chuck Schmidt7
a memory
Military memoirs aren't something I read normally but I was drawn in by the description and the promise of a true account. The author has a style that helps you see what he saw, experience what he experienced, in vivid detail. Stirring, haunting, moving to think the guy lived through all this while I was having dinners in my dining room. Tony Clarke7
Go USAF!
As a grunt, I lived war on the ground but often wondered what flyboys went through. After reading this detailed account I wonder no more and have a grudging new respect for flyers. I've already ordered the next one and plan to read the whole series. Fascinating, fantastic writing and a gifted author. Dennis Rogers10
Intense drama
Storytelling done right by a guy who lived it and wrote what he lived. Very good mix of drama, history and action. Very intense at times with lulls that are equally as compelling. Matt Berns28
A must READ
Anyone who s memoirs should read this. It's not often you get a true firsthand account written as events are happening. Most memoirs are written years after the fact with the author filling in the dots. Tracy Ewart8
a snapshot out a time
Not something I'd normally read, and much more intense than expected. I'm going to get the others too. The drama is what hooked me but the writing is what kept me going. Diane Crawford17
A riveting account
Stanley says in the forward that this is the story of the men and women he served with, and it is. Stunning and fantastic, and also too real since he wrote it as he lived it. Linda Berns27 1 follower
Five Stars!
This is a very good book and I give it five stars. I ordered all the others before I even finished. The drama and action are incredibly, there's no other word for it. Hats off to you Mr Stanek for your service and all your sacrifices. Patrick Fergusen12
The word heroes comes to mind, so do the words above and beyond the call
Knowing that all this really happened you can't help but feel the author's pain, joy, sorrow, terror. Incredible and moving. Can't wait to read the rest of the series. George Thomas16
Incredible
The subtitle says this is an incredible true story, and it is. If you enjoy true accounts, don't miss this. Wow, I was swept away by the events. Truly moving. Riley Lewis21
Five stars
A really fantastic book and one you're going to want to read to the end. Then you'll be on to the second one too! Chris Feldman11
Pretty good, strong writing
Biographies often read more fiction but this one rings true and for good reason. The author wrote it as he lived it. Carol Ayers4
Five stars
Felt I was there with the author. Such a moving account and one that makes you think. Truly thankful for all those who are in service go through. Gregory S. Bates74 2
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