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 enlarge | Authors: Robert F. Dorr, Thomas D. Jones
Publisher: Zenith Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 30300
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.4
ISBN: 0760329184
Dewey Decimal Number: 940.544973
EAN: 9780760329184
ASIN: 0760329184
Publication Date: June 15, 2008
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Hell Hawks! The Untold Story of the American Fliers Who Savaged Hitler's Wehrmacht July 30, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The "Hell Hawks" is an excellently written and accurate presentation depicting the role of the P-47 pilots from D-Day through the end of WW II. The combination of fascinating aerial accomplishments and statistics are woven together to present an extremely accurate and equally fascinating tale of the role these dedicated and daring pilots played in destroying the vaunted Nazi war machine. It is a "must read" for anyone interested in World War II as it puts the American dedication and sacfrice into perspective.
Lots of action! July 22, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Although I am only halfway through this book I am really enjoying it. I deals with American P-47 fighter bombers in the European theater. I never realized before how much more dangerous air-to-ground combat is compared to air-to-air. Pretty exciting stuff and very well written. (P.S. I do not live in Rock Hill, SC. I live in Denton, TX)
Giving the 9th AF their due July 8, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
A very enjoyable book concerning the 365th Fighter Group, IX Tac, 9th AF. The author does an excellent job of covering the unit's campaign throughout the ETO, blending both the "big picture" and personal experiences nicely. My only complaints are that the time line seemed to jump around quite a bit in places and a tendency to throw quite a few names at you in short order, so I found myself re-reading paragraphs to make sure I knew what was going on and who was doing what. But this was a very minor distraction from an overall excellent book that I would recommend highly to anyone interested in the bloody air-to-mud war conducted by the 9th AF... a war that has for far too long been hidden in the shadow cast by the "Mighty Eighth".
Hell Hawks! - A Must Read for Aviation Enthusiasts! July 5, 2008
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Hell Hawks! brings to life the air war in Europe, using daily missions of the 365th Fighter Group, 9th US Air Force. My dad flew a P-47 Thunderbolt with the 371st FG, and was lost on a mission over Cherbourg two weeks after the D-Day Normandy Landings. There are many books out that tell the story of our heroes on the beaches. We thirsted for one that describes the "band of brothers" who took part in the Liberation of Europe from the air. Now we have one! Anyone interested in a detailed history of one group that was so typical of all should have this tome!
 What up with the dust jacket??? June 22, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
A nice book but I almost passed it by because the cover photo is completely unrelated to the book. The photo on the dust jacket cover shows Lt Grant Turley of the 78th FG 8th AF who was killed in action before the 365th FG went into action. He's also subject of a fine biography. It's a glaring error that should be corrected in any future editions.
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