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Books and posters of the
487th Bombardment Group (H)
There are several fine books available about the 487th Bomb Group (H). This page summarizes some of them and by clicking
the book name, you will be taken to another web page that describes the book and how it may be ordered.
If you are aware of other books about the 487th Bomb Group, please let me know and that information can be added to the list. Please
send me email with the information on any and all such books. It doesn't matter if they are out
of print. We want to let people know what might be available, even if the books are only available in the 'used' market.
| On Heroic Wings | Authors: Barry A. Lanman & Laura M. Wendling > Don Kilburg brought book to our attention and says, "A new book has just been released by the Distinguished Flying Cross Society entitled "On Heroic Wings" and tells the story of many of those who have been awarded the DFC from Charles Lindbergh to present. Page 274 details the involvement of two members of the 487th--Pilot John "Pappy" Edwards and Bombardier Don Kilburg Sr.--who led the Christmas Eve 1944 on to success after General Frederick Castle's and many aircraft of the low formation were shot from the sky." | Wings of Tru Love | Author: Kenneth C. Drinnon > This book is authored by Ken Drinnon, ball-turret gunner of the 838th Squadron of the 487th. This book came to our attention because of a posting by Ken's son-in-law, Dave Foulk. Click this link to see how to order your copy. | Photo History of the 487th Bomb Group (H) | Authors: Ivo de Jong, Lee Hauenstein, Paul Webber > This book, a companion volume to "The History of the 487th Bomb Group (H)", is now published. Copies can be ordered. Click this link to see how to order your copy or copies. | Memoirs of Gramflakes | Author: Eleanor B. Hayes > A book by our "very own" Eleanor, about her life, which is significantly intertwined with her husband Grayson Hayes who served as flight engineer with the 487th Bomb Group/838th Squadron. | Flack Dead Ahead! | Author: Aristotle "Art" Taktikos > An Autobiography of My War Years | Gentlemen From Hell: Men of the 487th Bomb Group |
Author: Cindy Neal > A book of the personal stories of men of the 487th Bomb Group collected by the Author | The History of the 487th Bomb Group (H) | Author: Ivo de Jong > This book must be considered to be the definitive history of the 487th Bomb Group | Isiah's Eagles Rising | Author: Bernard "Barney" Nolan > A book of the authors personal experiences before, during and after his service with the 487th Bomb Group | Flak at 12 O'Clock | Author: Dean M. Bloyd > The book by a co-pilot of the 487th Bomb Group where he describes his experiences of training, then serving with the 487th Bomb Group | Flying High | Author: Eleanor Payne Yowell > In this book, the author gives a very personal view of the war by sharing letters between she and her husband William "Pinky" Yowell, a pilot with the 837th squadron of the 487th Bomb Group | A Glimpse of Hell: The World War II Years | Author: James E. Brooks > The author tells his story of training as part of a 487th bomber crew, the missions and the story of his time as a POW | "12 O'Clock High" "I wanted wings" Presumed dead: The survival of a bomb group commander |
Author: Beirne Lay > The author of these books was the commander of the 487th Bomb Group when it deployed overseas. Probably the best know author of the group. "12 O'Clock High" (co-authored by Sy Bartlett) also became a well known movie and TV series. | Roger Lane posters | Artist: Roger Lane > This artist has produced these posters depicting 487th scenes and aircraft |