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Half a Wing, Three Engines and a Prayer (Paperback)

by Brian O'Neill (Author) "THE WORLD WAR II heavy bomber crew has always been a powerful symbol of the American air war against Axis Powers ..." (more)
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Roger A. Freeman, author of The Mighty Eighth

"A well researched, highly readable account of a B-17 combat crew's experience excellent!"

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Incorporating a wealth of new material, here is the riveting story of the bombing raids that broke the back of Nazi Germany, praised as "a well-researched, highly readable account of a B-17 combat crew's experience ... excellent." (Roger A. Freeman, author of The Mighty Eighth)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic., May 17 2004
By K. Brubaker - See all my reviews
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Whether this is your introduction to daylight bomber operations over Europe, or you've read hundreds of accounts, Half a Wing, Three Engines and a Prayer will not disappoint. What really sets this book apart from a typical account, is that O'Neill has managed to get the entire crew's recollections mission by mission. Each individual's perspective is different, and taken as a whole provides a remarkably complete picture of life on a B-17 crew during the most intense period of air combat in the ETO. You will be hard pressed to find a better book on the subject.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great read..., Dec 23 2003
By Norene Cox (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
This book is highly informative. My father, a B-17 Bombardier in the 8th Air Force apprecitated the authenticity of this book. Well written without the Hollywood fluff.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent history of ETO aviation, May 2 2003
By ROBERT KINGSLEY (Fort Collins, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews
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O'Neill has provided an excellent history of B-17 operations in the European Theatre of Operations during WWII. Admittedly, this books is a bit dry in the beginning, and many times I thought that the missions all sounded the same. But slowly, the book gripped me and I was soon caught up in the danger and courage the crews experienced.

Detailed oral accounts from the actual combatants is what makes this book enjoyable. If you are looking for a book to give you a feel for what B-17 crews went through during WWII, this is it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars You'll enjoy this...
A great read! I you have an interest in WWII European aviation, this is a must. Most chapters are about individual missions of the 303rd bomb group. Read more
Published on Feb 10 2002 by Bruce Million

4.0 out of 5 stars Great insight, if a little confusing.
The author has done a great job of making us feel as if the reader is also in the freezing air over europe with these brave men. Read more
Published on Sep 28 2001 by Garry

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but...
Very detailed report of the Air War in Europe. However, I missed
the certain information in details. Read more
Published on Sep 23 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Personal stories of terror at 12,000 feet
A first-hand look at the war, from a warrior who saw a lot. At times a slow read due to diary tone of the work, "Wing" leaves a vivid impression of the details and daily... Read more
Published on Jun 6 2001 by Peter Lorenzi

3.0 out of 5 stars Factual but dry
This book is well researched and organized and worth reading. However, I found it to be somewhat dry, repetitious, and an effort to finish. Read more
Published on Feb 28 2001 by B. Barrett

5.0 out of 5 stars An engrossing, informative work on the subject
This is one of the most informative books on the Eighth Air Force's role in WWII. The author's research for this book is made into a tight book with the addition of the comments... Read more
Published on Feb 11 2001 by Ed Robbins

5.0 out of 5 stars An engrossing, informative work on the subject
This is one of the most informative books on the Eigth Air Force's role in WWII. The author's research for this book is made into a tight book with the addition of the comments... Read more
Published on Feb 11 2001 by Ed Robbins

5.0 out of 5 stars An engrossing, informative work on the subject
This is one of the most informative books on the Eigth Air Force's role in WWII. The author's research for this book is made into a tight book with the addition of the comments... Read more
Published on Feb 11 2001 by Ed Robbins

5.0 out of 5 stars An engrossing, informative work on the subject
This is one of the most informative books on the Eigth Air Force's role in WWII. The author's research for this book is made into a tight book with the addition of the comments... Read more
Published on Feb 11 2001 by Ed Robbins

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Informative Book Ive Read On This Subject.
I have read about 6 books from Amazon on B-17's over Europe to date and this book is easily the most detailed. Read more
Published on Dec 3 2000 by Thomas Touw

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