Title:
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WILD BLUE YONDER
GLORY DAYS OF THE US 8TH AIR FORCE IN ENGLAND 1942-5 |
By: |
Martin Bowman |
Format: |
Hardback |
List price:
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£20.00 |
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ISBN 10: |
0304364665 |
ISBN 13: |
9780304364664 |
Publisher: |
ORION PUBLISHING CO |
Pub. date: |
13 March, 2003 |
Pages: |
224 |
Description: |
Describes how American airmen, based in the UK, in 1942 won through against the German airforce - and British plumbing. From comic cultural misunderstandings to terrifying stories of the bomber missions over Germany, this book describes how the young Americans were exasperated by the British and the British were equally surprised by American ways. |
Synopsis: |
'Two nations divided by a common language': this was never more true than in 1942 when the first American airmen arrived in the UK. Young Americans were puzzled, amazed and often exasperated by the mysteries of British speech, food, manners - and plumbing. The British were equally surprised by American ways. Martin Bowman has interviewed hundreds of veterans, from decorated pilots to British civilians who, as children, were entertained on US bases and have never forgotten the forging of an enduring alliance. From comic cultural misunderstandings to terrifying stories of the bomber missions over Germany, this is our last chance to hear first-hand from the men of the 8th Air Force and the friends they made in Britain. |
Illustrations: |
150 B/W Photo\Illu(s),50 Colour Photo\Illu(s),4 Map(s) |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Weidenfeld Military |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |