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The Luftwaffe’s Mavericks: Jagdverband 44
- By: Robert Forsyth
- Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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The dramatic story of Jagdverband 44, the squadron of aces founded by leading Luftwaffe pilot Adolf Galland equipped with the new Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter. Jagdverband (JV) 44 was formed as a result of conflict and dissent within the Luftwaffe's high command. Assembling a small group of disillusioned and weary Luftwaffe fighter aces and flying instructors, Galland moved his unit, JV 44, to Munich, from where it operated the Me 262 against USAAF aircraft bombing targets in Austria and southern Germany.
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The Luftwaffe’s Mavericks: Jagdverband 44
- Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 05-11-26
- Language: English
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Pucker Factor 10
- Memoir of a US Army Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam
- By: James Joyce
- Narrated by: Traber Burns
- Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall71
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Performance69
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The author was drawn into the United States Army through ROTC, and he went through training to fly helicopters in combat over Vietnam. His experiences are notable because he flew both Huey “Slicks” and Huey “Gunships”: the former on defense as he flew troops into battle, and the latter on offense as he took the battle to the enemy. Through this book, the author relives his experiences flying and fighting, with special attention given to his and other pilots’ day-to-day lives.
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Dark humour, great pacing and authentic feeling
- By Anonymous on 24-03-26
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Pucker Factor 10
- Memoir of a US Army Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam
- Narrated by: Traber Burns
- Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 10-12-19
- Language: English
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Unbreakable
- The trailblazing SAS soldier who never backed down
- By: Melvyn Downes, Billy Billingham - introduction
- Narrated by: Daon Broni
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall259
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Performance252
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Brought to you by Penguin. A frightened boy pursued by racist bullies who grew up to become a trailblazing soldier in the British Army and then the SAS, Melvyn Downes was one of the first British-born Black men to join the elite regiment. During his 24 years of service, he was involved in secret...
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Fantastic Listen
- By Nick on 01-09-25
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Unbreakable
- The trailblazing SAS soldier who never backed down
- Narrated by: Daon Broni
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
- Release date: 12-06-25
- Language: English
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Operation Frequent Wind
- The Final Evacuation of Saigon and the End of the Vietnam War
- By: Miles Dunsford
- Narrated by: Devin Drake
- Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall22
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Performance9
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In April 1975, the Vietnam War ended not with a treaty or a victory parade, but with helicopters lifting from a collapsing city. Operation Frequent Wind was the final evacuation of Saigon, carried out as South Vietnam disintegrated and the last American personnel prepared to leave a war that had exhausted political will, trust, and time. In Operation Frequent Wind, Miles Dunsford delivers a clear, human account of those final days. Moving from Washington’s political paralysis to the pressure inside the U.S.
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Urgent Choices
- By Armand Arnold on 07-03-26
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Operation Frequent Wind
- The Final Evacuation of Saigon and the End of the Vietnam War
- Narrated by: Devin Drake
- Series: Zentara Cold War Operations Revealed, Book 14
- Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 24-02-26
- Language: English
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Winkle
- The Extraordinary Life of Britain’s Greatest Pilot
- By: Paul Beaver
- Narrated by: Steve John Shepherd, Paul Beaver
- Length: 11 hrs
- Unabridged
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Performance72
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Brought to you by Penguin. The daring life story and astonishing adventures of Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown - Britain's greatest-ever pilot. Small in stature but immense in reputation and talent, there was more to Eric 'Winkle' Brown than met the eye. The pilot who set the standard for Britain's...
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An interesting take
- By FAB on 19-06-23
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Winkle
- The Extraordinary Life of Britain’s Greatest Pilot
- Narrated by: Steve John Shepherd, Paul Beaver
- Length: 11 hrs
- Release date: 08-06-23
- Language: English
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Operation Chrome Dome: The Doomsday Flights That Kept America on Edge
- Zentara Cold War Operations Revealed
- By: Miles Dunsford
- Narrated by: Erin B. Clark
- Length: 6 hrs
- Unabridged
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Operation Chrome Dome uncovers one of the Cold War’s most astonishing and unsettling secrets: for years, the United States kept nuclear-armed B-52 bombers flying around the clock, ready to launch a retaliatory strike at a moment’s notice. This gripping, factual narrative takes readers inside the hidden world of airborne deterrence—where “peace” was protected by aircraft carrying weapons capable of ending entire cities, and where routine missions depended on perfect discipline, flawless technology, and a constant battle against fatigue, weather, and human error.
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Enduring Vigil
- By Kaye Nash on 07-03-26
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Operation Chrome Dome: The Doomsday Flights That Kept America on Edge
- Zentara Cold War Operations Revealed
- Narrated by: Erin B. Clark
- Series: Zentara Cold War Operations Revealed, Book 6
- Length: 6 hrs
- Release date: 03-02-26
- Language: English
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The Pathfinders
- The Elite RAF Force That Turned the Tide of WWII
- By: Will Iredale
- Narrated by: Richard Burnip
- Length: 16 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall192
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Performance177
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The Pathfinders were ordinary men and women from a range of nations who revolutionised the efficiency of the Allies' air campaign over mainland Europe. They elevated Bomber Command—initially the only part of the Allied war effort capable of attacking the heart of Nazi Germany—from an impotent force on the cusp of disintegration in 1942 to one capable of razing whole German cities to the ground in a single night, striking with devastating accuracy, inspiring fear and loathing in Hitler's senior command.
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A very moving story but flawed
- By JWW on 02-01-22
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The Pathfinders
- The Elite RAF Force That Turned the Tide of WWII
- Narrated by: Richard Burnip
- Length: 16 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 15-07-21
- Language: English
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Concorde
- By: Mike Bannister
- Narrated by: Mike Bannister
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance458
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October 24th, 2023 will mark 20 years since Concorde disappeared from our skies. Yet still Mike Bannister, the last Concorde Chief Pilot, faces the same questions. Concorde is an enthralling personal account of what it takes to fly planes faster than the speed of sound, and of the events that lay behind 114 needless deaths—the 113 victims of the crash and, ultimately, Concorde herself.
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Terrible Accents took away from enjoyment
- By Neal Ireland Hello. on 09-06-23
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Concorde
- Narrated by: Mike Bannister
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
- Release date: 29-09-22
- Language: English
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All Things Wise and Wonderful
- The Classic Memoirs of a Yorkshire Country Vet
- By: James Herriot
- Narrated by: Christopher Timothy
- Length: 15 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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The third collection of memoirs from the author who inspired the TV series All Creatures Great and Small. Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of wartime London is a far cry from James Herriot’s day job as a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. And whilst he is keen to serve King...
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wonderful
- By EMMA McGRATH on 17-10-25
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All Things Wise and Wonderful
- The Classic Memoirs of a Yorkshire Country Vet
- Narrated by: Christopher Timothy
- Series: All Creatures Great and Small, Book 3
- Length: 15 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 04-07-24
- Language: English
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Cinderella Boys
- The Forgotten RAF Force That Won the Battle of the Atlantic
- By: Leo McKinstry
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall111
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Performance105
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In early 1943 Britain was engaged in an epic struggle for survival. As the deadly wolf packs of German U-boats roamed the Atlantic, supply lines and shipping losses fell victim to the carnage. In desperation, Churchill turned to the RAF's maritime wing - an overlooked, underfunded force known as "The Cinderella Service". But the ascendancy of the U-boat forced a change in attitude. Provided with the long-range planes, depth charges, rocket projectiles and radar equipment with which to challenge the enemy. The Cinderella boys provided vital air defence.
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An account but with flaws
- By Anonymous on 17-07-23
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Cinderella Boys
- The Forgotten RAF Force That Won the Battle of the Atlantic
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 08-06-23
- Language: English
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The Aerial War: 1939–45
- The Role of Aviation in World War II
- By: Dr. David Baker
- Narrated by: Richard Trinder
- Length: 13 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Just as vital as the battle on land or the struggle at sea, the air war ultimately tipped the balance of power in World War II. Many campaigns rode on the capabilities of their airforce, as British Spitfires were pitted against Messerschmitt Bf 109s and Japanese Zeros. Aerospace expert David Baker explores this battle in the skies, detailing the technical leaps that were made and little-known histories about the men and women involved, from pilots to factory workers.
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The Aerial War: 1939–45
- The Role of Aviation in World War II
- Narrated by: Richard Trinder
- Length: 13 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 04-03-26
- Language: English
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Typhoon
- By: Mike Sutton
- Narrated by: Simon Bubb
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Brought to you by Penguin. The thrilling account of the Typhoon FGR4s in the war against ISIS, from the RAF Wing Commander who led them into combat. The Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 is the most advanced multi-role combat aircraft in the world. Capable of flying at nearly twice the speed of sound and...
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Insightfull, informative, exciting story
- By Dovydas on 31-12-21
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Typhoon
- Narrated by: Simon Bubb
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Release date: 25-11-21
- Language: English
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Eject! Eject!
- By: John Nichol
- Narrated by: Thomas Judd
- Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall123
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Performance109
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'Eject! Eject!' When the call is made to abandon an aircraft, it's only the beginning of the story... From the Sunday Times bestselling writer John Nichol, author of Spitfire, Lancaster and Tornado, comes a brilliant new book that reveals the astonishing story of an invention that has saved many...
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A truly superb book
- By Bob Upndown on 23-06-23
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Eject! Eject!
- Narrated by: Thomas Judd
- Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 25-05-23
- Language: English
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Sky Warriors
- British Airborne Forces in the Second World War
- By: Saul David
- Narrated by: Adam James
- Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall58
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Performance54
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From bestselling historian Saul David, a riveting new history of the British airborne experience across the Second World War. The legendary ‘Red Devils’ were among the finest combat troops of the Second World War. Created at Churchill’s instigation in June 1940...
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A new appreciation for British Airborne Forces
- By M. Eaton on 29-05-24
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Sky Warriors
- British Airborne Forces in the Second World War
- Narrated by: Adam James
- Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 25-04-24
- Language: English
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Why Planes Crash
- An Accident Investigator's Fight for Safe Skies
- By: David Soucie, Ozzie Cheek
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall90
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Performance77
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Boarding an airplane strikes at least a small sense of fear into most people. Even though we all have heard that the odds of being struck by lightning are greater than the odds of perishing in a plane crash, it still doesn't feel that way. Airplane crashes might be rare, but they do happen, and they’re usually fatal. David Soucie insists that most of these deaths could be prevented. He’s worked as a pilot, a mechanic, an FAA inspector, and an aviation executive. He’s seen death up close and personal - deaths of colleagues and friends that might have been prevented if he had approved certain safety measures in the aircrafts they were handling.
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In the Lee of Erebus
- By Robin Fautley on 07-04-25
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Why Planes Crash
- An Accident Investigator's Fight for Safe Skies
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 23-02-13
- Language: English
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Vulcan 607
- By: Rowland White
- Narrated by: Roy McMillan
- Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall508
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Performance458
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Random House presents the audiobook edition of Vulcan 607 by Rowland White, read by Roy McMillan. It was to be one of the most ambitious operations since 617 Squadron bounced their revolutionary bombs into the dams of the Ruhr Valley in 1943... When Argentine forces invaded the Falklands in the...
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brilliant
- By MD on 13-02-18
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Vulcan 607
- Narrated by: Roy McMillan
- Series: Rowland White, Book 1
- Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 01-02-18
- Language: English
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Apache at War
- Flying the world's deadliest attack helicopter in combat
- By: Steve Jones
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Priestley
- Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Steve Jones is a former senior British combat pilot flying with the Army Air Corps (AAC), and Apache At War is his vivid and uncompromising account of flying 'the ultimate fighting machine', the Apache AH1 attack helicopter in action. From patrolling 'Bandit Country' in Northern Ireland in the late 1990s, to taking out Taliban fighters in Afghanistan in the mid to late 2000s, with active service in the Balkans and Iraq along the way: Steve Jones offers the taut, gritty, and graphic reality of flying in military service.
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An interesting pilot, dedicated to his country.
- By Tecstel on 04-08-24
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Apache at War
- Flying the world's deadliest attack helicopter in combat
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Priestley
- Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins
- Release date: 09-05-24
- Language: English
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Hercules
- By: Scott Bateman
- Narrated by: Angus King
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Brought to you by Penguin. THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER Read the legendary story of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft, seen through the eyes of former RAF captain Scott Bateman Take wing with an unsung hero . . . Hercules is the hero of the skies we never talk about. First to land in...
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Excellent Book
- By Nigel Pigdon on 29-05-24
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Hercules
- Narrated by: Angus King
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 23-05-24
- Language: English
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Topgun
- The thrilling true story behind the action-packed classic film
- By: Dan Pedersen
- Narrated by: Jim Meskimen
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall61
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Brought to you by Penguin. THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE ACTION-PACKED CLASSIC FILM 'GOOSE AND MAVERICK MOVE OVER . . .' Admiral James Stavridis March 1969. American jets are getting shot down at an unprecedented rate over Vietnam. In an urgent effort to regain the advantage the Admirals turn to a...
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Great listen
- By Andrew Partington on 02-03-23
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Topgun
- The thrilling true story behind the action-packed classic film
- Narrated by: Jim Meskimen
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Release date: 22-08-19
- Language: English
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Fighter Group
- The 352nd “Blue-Nosed Bastards” in World War II
- By: Lt. Col. Jay A. Stout
- Narrated by: Donald Corren
- Length: 17 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall98
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Performance89
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Jay A. Stout breaks new ground in World War II history with this gripping account of one of the war’s most highly decorated American fighter groups. Stout combines the storytelling gifts and careful research for a seasoned historian with the combat experience of a former fighter pilot to tell the remarkable story of the 352nd Fighter Group. This isn’t just the story of a single fighter group; it’s the story of how the United States won the air war over Europe.
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Well worth a listen
- By S R Dawson on 29-09-21
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Fighter Group
- The 352nd “Blue-Nosed Bastards” in World War II
- Narrated by: Donald Corren
- Length: 17 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 12-01-21
- Language: English
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