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100 1 _aMontgomery, Rutherford G.
_q(Rutherford George),
_d1896-1985
245 1 2 _aA Yankee Flier Over Berlin
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-23
508 _aE-text prepared by Mark C. Orton, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"A Yankee Flier Over Berlin" by Rutherford G. Montgomery is a historical fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around American pilots during World War II, particularly focusing on the experiences of fighter pilots Stan Wilson and O'Malley as they participate in dangerous missions in the skies over Germany. The novel explores themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the challenges faced by soldiers in combat, culminating in a gripping narrative about their encounters with enemy fighters and their quest for survival. The opening of the book sets a tense and atmospheric scene at an airbase as Colonel Holt and his team prepare for a mission against enemy targets. We are introduced to Stan Wilson and Lieutenant O'Malley, who express their frustrations and eagerness for action while waiting for their turn in the cockpit. As the pilots take to the skies, they face the harsh realities of war—encounters with German fighters, dangerous weather conditions, and the looming threat of being shot down. The narrative is rich with military jargon, combat strategies, and the personal dynamics between the characters, which paints a vivid picture of life as an airman during the conflict. The themes of loyalty and risk are encapsulated in their interactions, laying the groundwork for the adventures and challenges that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWar stories
653 _aWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aLaune, Paul,
_d1899-1977
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29774
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