20th AAF Insignia 1945

Coming Home on Three
by Robert E. Laird
An Airman's Diary of WWII

Learn about the incredible deeds and sacrifices of young airmen who set out on perilous over-water bombing missions from which many would not return

The Following is a sampling of their stories:
  • "Red's" Premonition
  • The Jeopardy of Being Crew #1
  • The First Overseas Accident
  • How Lord's Prayer Got its Name
  • A Fiery Crash Landing
  • Lead Crew 8
  • The Longest B-29 Mission
  • One-Way Mission to Nagoya
  • "Obie" Beats The Odds
  • A Deadly Ditching at Sea
  • "Old Overcast" and Charles Buchinsky
  • Two Days Too Late
  • Medal of Honor Award
  • Lost in the Sierras
  • Peter Val Preda - Pilot and P.O.W.
  • Plus More Stories of Courage and Valor
  • OVER 55 PHOTOS

Mail check or money order (No Credit Cards or C.O.D.'s)
for $14.95 + $4.00 postage and handling to:

Robert E. Laird
256 Chasanna Drive
Rutland, VT. 05701-9068

This limited first edition soft cover copy will be available on or about April 30, 2007


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