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Combat Crew
- The Story of 25 Combat Missions over Europe from the Daily Journal of a B-17 Gunner
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
- Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
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Summary
John Comer kept a journal of the 25 missions he flew in 1943, when the casualty rate on his base was close to 80 percent. His book is handwritten history, recorded within hours after the battles occurred. Comer vividly creates his experiences as top-turret gunner/flight engineer in a B-17 squadron that was thrown against the best pilots the Luftwaffe could offer. In 1943 the army air force had no long-range fighters to protect the B-17s as they flew deep into enemy territory. Immediate, straightforward, and compelling, Combat Crew is a classic of aerial warfare.
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- john brenchley
- 25-05-21
Really good
A personal story that’s both interesting and thought provoking. War at its most personal.
Narration was very good as well
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- Jonathan
- 28-06-16
Wonderfully Written and Told.
These Veterans have always had a warm welcome back here in the East of England.
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- mr derek e whittle
- 31-01-23
Superb
I’m really enjoying this book
It came free but was better than paid books. A gem
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- JB
- 05-03-24
Undaunted Bravery
An absolutely amazing account of young men faced with the horror of air war. Humour, bravery, tragedy, this story has the lot. Should be compulsory reading for schools, especially for people who take their freedoms for granted.
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- Mr Woc
- 27-01-24
Pretty interesting
I did listen to this as seemed interesting but really is a great fold story by someone who has lots of experiences to share
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- David
- 15-11-16
good insight about the US airforce in Europe
a very good info on the US airforce in Europe during WW2 and there lives
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- Mark
- 02-05-16
Excellent
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I really enjoyed this book. I have listened to it more than once. The narration is superb.
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- D.
- 29-05-16
Facing death in a B17
Maybe a part of the Second World War not appreciated by us who know the RAF effort but where less aware of the sacrifice made by the USAAF.
The story conveys very clearly the fear and tension of daylight raids into the heart of Germany. The incredible odds of completing 25 missions and the tension as the milestone came closer.
The description of the air combat and the camaraderie of Comers crew as they looked out for one another during the long raids. The dangers both from the enemy and equipment failures are starkly described. I have learnt an enormous amount from this book and have tremendous gratitude and respect for these brave men's sacrifice.
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- James
- 14-03-16
Casualties
Those who are interested in this era are fully aware of the horrendous casualties suffered by RAF bomber crews. This book covers the period before P 51 Mustang began escorting American day bombers when casualty rates were even higher. As an account by a straightforward USA gunner it tells the story well. The account is factual and a little repetitive .
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- 07-01-17
Gripping
I could not put this book down. What an insight. Fear, excitement, tragedy, desperation, exhilaration, relief all in one book. It took you into the middle of what must have been hell at 25,000 feet. 40 below, on oxygen with 109s coming out of the sun.
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