Dr. Brian Laslie, Chief Historian at the United States Air Force Academy recently reviewed the book, and had this to say: “A blurb seems inarticulate for the gift that author and photographer John Slemp has given the historical community. The work is an absolute must-own for those with a passion for the history of the Second World War and historians of air power and American fashion. A superb cultural history of the American airman.”
This book is Big!
Sized at 12” x 12” inches (300mm x 300mm for my metric friends), it is 278 pages of history. Only the finest paper was used, which increased the weight to six pounds (2.72 kg). The hardback cover is protected by a dust jacket, which has a surprise on the inside!
The Bomber Boys cover with dust jacket
Proudly printed by RR Donnelley in Houston, Texas, USA!
Bomber Boys preface page.
Bomber Boys Table of Contents
Bomber Boys - Blood Chit
Shuttle Baby jacket, courtesy of the 390th Memorial Museum in Tucson, Arizona.
Map in Bomber Boys showing the disposition of U.S. Army Air Forces worldwide in WWII.
Illustration by John Mollison of the B-17G "Belle of the Brawl." www.johnmollison.com
Portrait of B-17 tail gunner Albert McMahan.
Portrait of P-51 pilot Billy D. Welch.
Text of the song "Lili Marlene" and a drawing depicting the colors of the 95th Bomb Group insignia.
John Speight was a crew member on "Virgils Virgins," of the 2nd Bomb Group, 96th Squadron.
Missing Air Crew Report (MACR) and "cooked off" .50 caliber ammunition from the Ray Zisk collection.
BG Charles McGee...Tuskegee Airman
P-51 pilot Paul Crawford, shot down in China.
"Kitten," the P-51C fighter flown by Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee, of the 302nd FS, 332nd FG.
There is an appendix and index too!
Bomber Boys: Chapter Two header page.
There is an illustration inside the dust jacket...
Bomber Boys spine detail.
The green paper came from England...
D-Day diary entry of Lt. James Workman, and his jacket.
The jacket belonging to T.P. Smith of the 475th Fighter Group.
Star Review
We are pleased to report that a review from BlueInk Review gave the book a “star” rating. Less than 5% of submitted books receive this distinction.
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“ Awesome compilation and thrilled to have the Book. ”
“ Rating: 5/5 stars. This book is a true work of heart and a work of art. My husband was amazed and truly so was I. I’m glad I didn’t wait to give it to him. It will be enjoyed for years to come. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into creating it. What a gift! ”
“ Rating: 5/5 stars. Received my copy of Bomber Boys in quick time! Beautifully packed and presented for a safe trip all the way to Melbourne, Australia. Worth every penny, beautifully photographed and written. Already a standard on our main coffee table for everyone to see! Accompanies my Eastman A-2 replica jacket perfectly. ”
