
Hell's Angels
The True Story of the 303rd Bomb Group in World War II
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Robertson Dean
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Jay A. Stout
The true story of World War 2’s legendary Hell’s Angels—the 8th Air Force’s 303rd Bomb Group.
Although the United States declared war against Germany in December 1941, a successful assault on Nazi-occupied Europe could not happen until Germany’s industrial and military might were crippled. The first target was the Luftwaffe—the most powerful and battle-hardened air force in the world. The United States Army Air Forces joined with Great Britain’s already-engaged Royal Air Force to launch a strategic air campaign that ultimately brought the Luftwaffe to its knees. One of the standout units of this campaign was the legendary 303rd Bomb Group—Hell’s Angels.
This is the 303rd’s story, as told by the men who made it what it was. Taking their name from their B-17 of the same name, they became one of the most distinguished and important air combat units in history. The dramatic and terrible air battles they fought against Germany ultimately changed the course of the war.
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Critic reviews
“[An] epic tale of the World War II aerial campaign over Europe...Hell's Angels is a gripping and awe-inspiring book.”—Nathaniel Fick, author of One Bullet Away
“It's all there—the boredom, the devotion, the horror and even the humor in an industrial war fought on a global scale that we'll never see again. Unit histories just do not get any better.”—Barrett Tillman, author of Whirlwind and Forgotten Fifteenth.
“Jay Stout is a triple-threat aviation historian—an experienced combat aviator, a meticulous researcher and a compelling story teller. His uncanny eye for authentic detail allows Hell’s Angels to be the incredible story of the 303rd Bomb Group and the bombing campaign that crippled Nazi Germany. Stout makes a hard-ridden topic seem fresh and new again. Highly recommended.”—Walter J. Boyne, Author/Historian
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Would you consider the audio edition of Hell's Angels to be better than the print version?
A true account of what it was really like to be in a B-17 crew in the dangerous sky's of Europe. They fought as a team and died as a team while slowly eroding the Nazi industrial complex. A great historical account of the Army Air Force.What was one of the most memorable moments of Hell's Angels?
Unable to choose one over the next. The book rubs the readers nose right into what the air war was like.Have you listened to any of Robertson Dean’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, but I will look for more of Mr. Dean's writings.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
As a former Airman, I had noting but respect for the men that got into those B-17's each day knowing that a large percentage would not return.Any additional comments?
One of the best overall accounts of the air war I have read.Hell's Angles
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Would you consider the audio edition of Hell's Angels to be better than the print version?
There are a lot of history books, a lot of WWII history books. Too often now dull, weak stories, lacking substance can appear on the surface to be interesting but they're junk. This is a classic. I've read at least a dozen books on the 8th Air Force and this is fresh, interesting, fills in a lot of gaps.What did you like best about this story?
By the end of the book Stout has taken the reader through briefing, pre-flight check, take-off, abort landing, flying at altitude to Germany, heavy flak, bailing out, crashing...Have you listened to any of Robertson Dean’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Good reader. Well done.Any additional comments?
Yes, read about war and never participate in one.One of the really great WWII histories.
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Excellent book!
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The realism of the story
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Captivating
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I can't believe they did this!
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