Great story

This was a first class war story told through the eyes of a young US airman. The experiences he encountered, the drama of aerial combat as German fighter aircraft swarmed in to attack B17 bombers . The sorrow of losing friends and the bravery of air crew facing German flack guns over German cities.

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Superb

Beautifully written and well read. A fascinating insight Into the experiences of the author as a B17 pilot. Highly recommended

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An absolutely superb audiobook

I was just browsing through the Audible catalogue not really sure what I wanted to listen too and then I came across this book. I thought to myself I'll give it 30 minutes and if I'm not keen I'll find myself another book to listen to instead. Well within 30 minutes I was completely hooked by the book. It's so well written that it's more like poetry than prose in some places.. The life of the prisoners in the concentration camp is horrific but don't let that put you off listening to the book though. Anyone interested in the 2nd World War will find something to learn in the book. I highly recommend and think that it's possibly the best audiobook I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. BTW the narration is brilliant as well . Well done Audible for making this superb available.

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Fascinating story

Filled with poetic imagery and drama, this is a book which would make an amazing film.

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Blew my expectations

I honestly had no strong expectations but was fairly optimistic based on the good reviews.

After the first chapter I was hooked. The narrator was really good and has a calming nature to how he speaks and there was alot of technical detail with flying the way a car driver would describe changing a car gear or feeling the clutch but as a none flying person it was easy enough to follow and appreciate.

Would recommend and I’m confident anyone with an open mind will have no regrets

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Beautifully Narrated.

I find in many audio books if the narrative isn't well read and pronounced it can lead to a good book being ruined. Not in this case. Robertson Dean is John Muirhead. The horror of the Bomber Pilot and his crew is brought to life, warts and all. If you enjoy a good accurate WW2 historical book, your going to struggle to turn the button too "off". It keeps you wanting more. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.

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Simply brilliant

Beautiful narration & the story whilst rich in detail , is hard to put down. The book offered me a rare & privileged insight into a rare personal perspective of the author’s experience as a pilot that I found profoundly different to many stories of a period in time marked by the best & worst of mankind. The discovery of what connected the author to his fellow comrades when captured is shared with such a frankness & clarity revealing the moments that one least expects that will be significantly etched into one’s experiences. Highly recommended

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Amazing tech details.

Some technical details have been used in the story. It is accurate enough to make me believe the author was a military pilot himself. Also, few scenes described precisely brain capacity shrinkage during adrenaline rush and effects of flow in the perception of reality.

A really good piece of writing.

Good reading.

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Excellent account of flying B17s in Italy

I have read many accounts of WW2 airmen's experiences . This has to be one of the best. It is on a par with Catch 22. At one point I had to check to see that it wasn't a novel. The writer expresses himself with sensitivity giving us a wonderful insight into his life as a B17 pilot. The narration is first class. I can heartily recommend this book.

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I'm almost speechless

I've read or listened to many ww2 stories so I had no particular expectations when listening to this. I am now of the view it is the greatest piece of ww2 writing. I wanted it to go on and on ,I wanted to know what happened to his tent mates and his life on getting back home. I wanted to know everything.I thought the writing was wondrous and the narration exceptional in a calm measured way that enhanced the quality of the words. I often re listen to it when awake in the night " I'm like most men who soldiered for a while...... from marathon to chickamagua" it's exceptional.

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