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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.
| 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 |