Wild Blue Yonder by Martin Bowman
'Two nations divided by a common language': this was never more true than in 1942 when the first American airmen arrived in the UK. Young Americans were puzzled, amazed and often exasperated by the mysteries of British speech, food, manners - and plumbing. The British were equally surprised by American ways. Martin Bowman has interviewed hundreds of veterans, from decorated pilots to British civilians who, as children, were entertained on US bases and have never forgotten the forging of an enduring alliance. From comic cultural misunderstandings to terrifying stories of the bomber missions over Germany, this is our last chance to hear first-hand from the men of the 8th Air Force and the friends they made in Britain.
Martin Bowman was interviewed on BBC Radio Norfolk's afternoon show on 25th March 2003'In 1942, the first American GIs arrived in war-torn Britain, andthe scene was set for a cultural collision between the Yanks - "oversexed, overpaid and over here" - and the natives, with their strange fondness for warm beer and cricket. This beautiful book combines the stories of the US bombercrews (facing German fighters and London prostitutes) with a colection of fantastic photographs - nose art, nudes and B-17s galore, superb.' Dave Sutton,JACK magazine, June 2003 Wild Blue Yonder was reviewed in AIRCRAFT ILLUSTRATE
Martin Bowman's interest in World War Two and contemporary British and US aviation was fired by the proliferation of US and RAF air bases in his native East Anglia. This book is based on thirty years' research, which began during his teens. Since then his quest has taken him to all parts of the world, to 21 countries, including the USA, Africa, Australia and Russia.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780304364664 |
| ISBN 10 | 0304364665 |
| Title | Wild Blue Yonder |
| Author | Martin Bowman |
| Series | Cassell Military Trade Books |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2003-03-13 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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