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Suicide Jockeys
The Making of the WWII Combat Glider Pilot
Buch von Monique Taylor
Sprache: Englisch

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On May 10, 1940, the Germans neutralized one of the most heavily fortified fortresses in Europe with a new weapon: the combat glider-an aerial vehicle capable of carrying men and equipment in close proximity to each other and crash landing behind enemy lines. The Army Air Corps soon established its own glider pilot program, but the glider pilots were not considered power pilots nor infantry. The end result was a group of young men looking for adventure-belonging seemingly to no command other than on paper-that through the course of the war went into combat with varying amounts of equipment, training, survival gear, or none at all.
Suicide Jockeys: The Making of the WWII Combat Glider Pilot delves into the making of the glider pilot and the logistical, strategic, and tactical use of the plane they flew. In their "flying coffins," these glider pilots were the independent bastards of the Army Air Corp, demonstrating sheer guts, talent, skill, and luck in their missions, and ultimately helping to turn the tide of the war.
On May 10, 1940, the Germans neutralized one of the most heavily fortified fortresses in Europe with a new weapon: the combat glider-an aerial vehicle capable of carrying men and equipment in close proximity to each other and crash landing behind enemy lines. The Army Air Corps soon established its own glider pilot program, but the glider pilots were not considered power pilots nor infantry. The end result was a group of young men looking for adventure-belonging seemingly to no command other than on paper-that through the course of the war went into combat with varying amounts of equipment, training, survival gear, or none at all.
Suicide Jockeys: The Making of the WWII Combat Glider Pilot delves into the making of the glider pilot and the logistical, strategic, and tactical use of the plane they flew. In their "flying coffins," these glider pilots were the independent bastards of the Army Air Corp, demonstrating sheer guts, talent, skill, and luck in their missions, and ultimately helping to turn the tide of the war.
Über den Autor
Monique Taylor is an avid researcher who focuses on little-known areas of history. She holds a BA in English literature, an MA in history, and a JD in law. Monique was previously a college-level history instructor. Her father's stories about his time as a combat glider pilot piqued her interest in the glider program of WWII. She has been engaged in public speaking on a number of subjects, most recently at the National Glider Pilots reunion. While not writing, Monique enjoys hiking with her husband on their ranch.
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Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Genre: Geschichte
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9798888241462
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: HC gerader Rücken kaschiert
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Taylor, Monique
Hersteller: Koehler Books
Maße: 235 x 157 x 15 mm
Von/Mit: Monique Taylor
Erscheinungsdatum: 11.11.2023
Gewicht: 0,439 kg
Artikel-ID: 127739086
Über den Autor
Monique Taylor is an avid researcher who focuses on little-known areas of history. She holds a BA in English literature, an MA in history, and a JD in law. Monique was previously a college-level history instructor. Her father's stories about his time as a combat glider pilot piqued her interest in the glider program of WWII. She has been engaged in public speaking on a number of subjects, most recently at the National Glider Pilots reunion. While not writing, Monique enjoys hiking with her husband on their ranch.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Genre: Geschichte
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9798888241462
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: HC gerader Rücken kaschiert
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Taylor, Monique
Hersteller: Koehler Books
Maße: 235 x 157 x 15 mm
Von/Mit: Monique Taylor
Erscheinungsdatum: 11.11.2023
Gewicht: 0,439 kg
Artikel-ID: 127739086
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