An Ace of the Eighth: An American Fighter Pilot's Air War in Europe - Softcover

Fortier, Norman J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0891418067 ISBN 13: 9780891418061

Publisher: Presidio Press, 2003

Synopsis

An Ace of the Eighth is the classic and dynamic coming-of-age story of Bud Fortier who, against all the odds, moved up the chain of command to become an exemplary pilot and combat leader. ·A thoughtful and frank memoir about the making of a fighter ace ·First-hand history of World War II aviation

About this title

Product Description:

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About the Author:

Norman "Bud" Fortier was born in New Hampshire in 1922. In January 1942 he joined the Army Air Corps and became a fighter pilot assigned to the Eighth Air Force's famed 355th Fighter Group. He flew 113 missions and rose to squadron command. He is officially credited with 5.8 aerial combat victories during the war. After the war Fortier graduated from the University of New Hampshire and went on to fly for Northwest Orient Airlines. Recalled to active duty in 1947 for the Berlin Airlift, he remained in the air force. After retiring from the air force in 1964 as a lieutenant colonel, he became an elementary school teacher and principal.

About this edition

• Publisher: Presidio Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0891418067
• ISBN 13: 9780891418061
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 368