A Yankee Flier Over Berlin by Rutherford G. Montgomery
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Author | Montgomery, Rutherford G. (Rutherford George), 1896-1985 |
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Illustrator | Laune, Paul, 1899-1977 |
LoC No. | 44005245 |
Title | A Yankee Flier Over Berlin |
Note | Reading ease score: 94.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
Credits | E-text prepared by Mark C. Orton, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
Summary | "A Yankee Flier Over Berlin" by Rutherford G. Montgomery is a historical fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around American pilots during World War II, particularly focusing on the experiences of fighter pilots Stan Wilson and O'Malley as they participate in dangerous missions in the skies over Germany. The novel explores themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the challenges faced by soldiers in combat, culminating in a gripping narrative about their encounters with enemy fighters and their quest for survival. The opening of the book sets a tense and atmospheric scene at an airbase as Colonel Holt and his team prepare for a mission against enemy targets. We are introduced to Stan Wilson and Lieutenant O'Malley, who express their frustrations and eagerness for action while waiting for their turn in the cockpit. As the pilots take to the skies, they face the harsh realities of war—encounters with German fighters, dangerous weather conditions, and the looming threat of being shot down. The narrative is rich with military jargon, combat strategies, and the personal dynamics between the characters, which paints a vivid picture of life as an airman during the conflict. The themes of loyalty and risk are encapsulated in their interactions, laying the groundwork for the adventures and challenges that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
Subject | War stories |
Subject | World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | World War, 1939-1945 -- Juvenile fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 29774 |
Release Date | Aug 23, 2009 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 103 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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