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Travel for aircraft bookshelf – Suicide Jockeys: The making of the WWII combat pilot by Monique Taylor

Suicide Jockeys: The Making of the WWII Combat Pilot by Monique Taylor sheds light on the overlooked story of U.S. glider pilots in World War II, blending rigorous research, personal insight, and ...
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World War II reenactors share living history at Hanna’s Town

Hunter Wilford’s eyes were barely visible when he pulled a reproduction of a World War II U.S. Army airborne unit helmet down over his head. But there were plenty of other military artifacts and ...
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The airborne in World War II : an illustrated history of America's paratroopers in action / Michael E. Haskew

"D-Day, Operation Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge--the US Airborne divisions were integral at all these major points in World War II. But they also played a significant role in North Africa, where ...
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Four hours of fury the untold story of World War II's largest airborne operation and the final push into Nazi Germany James M. Fenelon

December 1944-March 1945. "Where in the hell is everybody at?" -- The Spartan -- Thunder from heaven -- Deliberate and disciplined -- Fifty percent of two is one -- Every hour a gift -- Sequitis ...
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Sikeston father, son in Netherlands to honor World War II veterans

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Two Sikeston residents are in the Netherlands this week to take part in 65th anniversary ceremonies honoring World War II veterans of Operation Market Garden. As members of the ...