SECOND HAND BOOKS

804766/14 - A WING AND A PRAYER: The "Bloody 100th" Bomb Group of the US Eighth Air Force in Action over Europe in World War II

By Harry H Crosby.  Published by Robson Books, 1998

A dramatic and moving story, 'A Wing And A Prayer' vivdly evokes the harrowing missions the US Eight Air Force undertook in runs over North Africa, East Germany and Russia. Descriptions of the horrendous losses during a flight over Bremen, a terrifying hairbreadth escape from German anti-aircraft flak and fighter defences and of the difficult personal trauma of flying in constantly dangerous circumstances. Whether you are an historian, a flying buff or simply someone who enjoys a good story well told, this is the book for you. And it's all true.

Condition:  this is a softback edition with some light shelf wear, tiny crease to top of front cover and tiny knock to corner as pictured.  Edge of cover is slightly turned up.  Otherwise a good clean copy throughout.