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| Author: | ZeamerB17 [ Wed Aug 05, 2015 2:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | WWII SWPA B-17 related novel "Ad Astra" |
Author Del Hayes' "Ad Astra" is an excellent representation of the sadly under-reported Air War that the US Army Air Force fought in the Southwest Pacific Area in World War II. The story focuses on a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot and his long recovery from devastating wounds suffered on a vital reconnaissance mission over the Solomon Islands. This was a mission to map the Solomons for a land invasion to come in early November, 1943. While recovering from his wounds, the pilot is cared for by a beautiful, red-haired nurse and falls in love with her - and she with him; although both of them - as humans all too often are oblivious to - fail to recognize the love they share for one another, until it is nearly too late. It is a beautiful love story, and a touching reminder of the MANY unlikely love stories that came out of the long, dark, yet hope-filled years of the Second World War. This fact-based book touched me deeply, and I feel that it will touch you as well. I HIGHLY recommend it. http://www.amazon.com/Ad-Astra-Del-Haye ... s=ad+astra |
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