The Last Mission of Lady Jane II (Hardcover)

Language: English

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen, 2023

0764365363 / 9780764365362

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Hardcover. A detailed investigation into the downing of an American B-17 Flying Fortress and the fate of her crew in the final months of the Second World War. On March 18, 1945, the B-17G "Lady Jane II" lifted off from her base at Deenethorpe, England; she never returned. The story is one of deep tragedy and survival, of sacrifice, and of the love the crew had for each other as brothers in arms. The bomber was severely damaged by flak as she flew over the target in Germany; as she limped out of Berlin and headed back to her base, she was set upon by a group of Hitler's secret weapon, the Me 262 jet fighter. This was the first time in history that an entire group of jet pursuit aircraft had fought as a unit in combat. The bomber was struck in the number 2 engine and erupted in flames. Most of the crew bailed out; somewhat mysteriously, one did not. Three crew members were senselessly shot after they landed safely in their parachutes. This book delves deeply into that tragedy. AUTHOR: Lisa A. Vans is a veteran of the US Army Military Police Corps. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Nevada and is a lifelong lover of military history. SELLING POINTS: . Further insight into the experience of 8th Air Force bomber crews over Germany, and in German captivity . New revelations about the investigation of the murder of several American bomber crewmen by German civilians . Learn personal stories about the crewmen of "Lady Jane II," including the postwar struggles of the survivors 30 b/w photographs A detailed investigation into the downing of an American B-17 Flying Fortress and the fate of her crew in the final months of the Second World War Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

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Title
The Last Mission of Lady Jane II (Hardcover)
Author
Lisa A. Vans
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
Publication year
2023
Condition
new
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0764365363
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9780764365362

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