487th Bomb Group (H)
Station 137 - Lavenham, Suffolk, UK
22-Sep-43 to 7-Nov-45

Flak at 12 O'Clock
by: Dean M. Bloyd

Summary of the Book:

Flak at 12 O'Clock is about a Kansas farmboy's teenage experiences that lead to his becoming a co-pilot of a B-17 in the 8th Air Force during the final months of World War II. He describes his adventures as an Aviation Cadet that lead to his assignment, the blunders of superior officers and his reasons for giving up a career in the Air Force.

About the Author:

After leaving the Air Corps, Dean Bloyd graduated from the University of Kansas, became a CPA and retired as a successful financial executive in the petroleum industry. He now lives in Prescott, AZ.

Ordering information:

The book can be ordered from either Amazon.com, or iuniverse.com for $14.95 plus shipping and handling. Click one of the following links to see the ordering information from Amazon or from Iuniverse.





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