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Tail-End Charley

Stories from an American Fighter Pilot in World War II

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Tail-End Charley

By: James E. Brown
Narrated by: Bob Souer
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On his 19th birthday, James E. Brown tries to fake to his flight instructor that he has flown before. On his 21st birthday, Brown is on his way home after logging 85 missions in a P-47 fighter over Italy, France, and Germany.

Brown's stories surrounding his training and combat experiences in World War II reveal brushes with death, continuous peril and, ultimately, a coming of age for a young man whose freshman year in college becomes instead a heroic engagement with one of the fiercest enemies his country has ever encountered.

Ever dutiful to the mother who tells him to "write it down, Jamie", Brown notes his experiences in the journal she provides and adds detail later to deliver a firsthand account of life as a pilot in the final months of combat within the European Theater.

Serving as Tail-End Charley - the last man out - in most of the missions he flew, Brown's job was to record results for the interrogation officers afterward. But Brown offers much more insight in this memoir. Follow his triumphs and travails with colleagues who become lifelong compatriots during an indelible period in American history.

©2017 James E. Brown (P)2018 Tantor Military & War Aviation Military Air Force War US Air Force Italy
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This is a fast paced interesting story of The Greatest Generation. Very enjoyable and highly recommended.

Great Storey

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Fantastic couldn’t wait for each ‘mission’. Brought to life their ‘story’ for their generation (my dad’s generation).

Excellent

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What an incredible story , I thought it would be too much listening to every single mission but was so well told I loved it .

Tail End Charley

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absolutely loved it! it was a touching story and really gave an insight into what it was like for a ww2 pilot.

Touching and amazing story

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book, had me smiling from ear to ear at some points. Very interesting from start to finish.

Great listen

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