The Final Mission by Chris Henry with Hal Bryan
PLU: #2270358300000
The Final Mission
tells the powerful and personal stories of some of the people who have
stepped back in time by taking a flight on the Experimental Aircraft
Association’s restored B-17 bomber, Aluminum Overcast.
Whether
they are veterans who once proudly served aboard the Flying Fortress, or a
family member who wants a firsthand sense of what a loved one did in the war,
everybody steps off the airplane deeply affected and emotional. The memories
flood back as the humble giants of the greatest generation revisit their service
and sacrifice, seated in their original crew stations, in many cases, for the
first time in decades. It is EAA’s privilege to send this mighty bomber out on
tours across the country, dedicating its continued service to the brave young
men who risked it all and, in some cases, made the ultimate sacrifice during
humanity’s single greatest fight against tyranny.
These
flights inspire incredible stories that are sometimes funny, often poignant, and
always profound. These deeply moving firsthand accounts are collected and shared
here for the first time. In addition, this lavishly illustrated book also
includes hundreds of photos, many from the personal collections of B-17 veterans
and their families that have never been published. This book comes to life as
you strap yourself in to
watch exclusive video content that takes you on an
actual flight in Aluminum Overcast, experiencing each crew station
firsthand.
- Hardcover
- 128 interior pages + 4 cover pages
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