Born to Fly the Hump: A Wwii Memoir

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Summary: World War11-Real Life Drama
Review: Born to Fly the Hump is an account of one pilot's experiences during the Allies attempt to supply the Chinese in their fight against the Japanese in World War 11. Severe thunder, lightning, hail and ice storms added to the day to day drama played out

during the author's 96 missions over the "hump" [Himalaya Mountains]. Recommended reading to gain a more accurate insight into what many of our young men went througfh to preserve our freedom.

Rating:
Summary: World War 11 - Real Life Drama
Review: Born To Fly The Hump is an account of one pilot's experiences in the Allies attempt to supply the Chinese during World War11. The reader lives the day to day drama of taking off, flying, and landing through the author's 96 missions over the Hump {the Himalaya mountains}. Thunder,lightning, hail,ice,and other forces of nature adding to the tense drama facing these pilots on a daily basis. Recommended reading for a better appreciation of what many young men lived through so that our freedom could be preserved.