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I have decided to provide a list of books that I recommend to people who
want to read more about the Army Air Force in WW II or the 13th AAF in
particular. I am also including some books about other areas of the war
simply because I found them to be exceptional reading. I want to emphasize
that this is based solely on my own personal opinion and you can take it for
what it's worth.
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Vampire Squadron!
The Saga Of The 44th Fighter Squadron
In The South And Southwest Pacific.
William H. Starke, Lt. Col. USAFR (Ret.)
Robinson Typographics,
Anaheim, CA (1985)
Limited Edition (In reprint).
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This comprehensive book was written by a veteran of the 44th Fighter Squadron.
If you want to read about the war from the perspective of a fighter squadron, this
is the book. The 44th is my "adopted" squadron and I've patterned my uniform for
my living history participation after theirs. I've chosen Lt. Col. Robert B. Westbrook
as the model for my inspiration. Read about him here, in this book.
Col. Starke has graciously offered to make his book available for those who are
interested in owning a copy. Believe me this is a rare opportunity. I recommend
it to students and historians as well as aviation and World War II buffs. The price
is only $39.95 plus $3.50 mailing--$5.50 if out of U.S. Now here's the very special
part: He will sign it for you if you ask him! Think about how special that is ------
A WW II squadron history written by a participating pilot and signed by him for
only $39.95! (In case anyone is wondering, no, I don't make a dime off any sales
of this book.That's not what this is all about.). Here is the address:
William Starke
614 W. Sherman Ave.
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
That's $39.95 plus $3.50 mailing--$5.50 if out of U.S. and remember to ask him if
he would please sign it for you.
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Crash Boat, Wartime Missions of the
P-399, Guadalcanal to the Philippines
Earl A. McCandlish
Edited by George D. Jepson
Bowsprit Press,
Monticello, IA (©2000)
Readily available.
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This new book gives a great personal insight into a seldom, almost never, seen
aspect of WW II, one of the support groups, specifically the crew of an Air-
Rescue Vessel (AVR) credited with 30 rescues. Highly recommended!
Contact Information:
Email:George D. Jepson.* New email address.
Or Mail:George D. Jepson
PO Box 188
Monticello, IA 52310
Telephone:319-465-3142
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NOTE: The upcoming May 2008 issue of WoodenBoat magazine contains an
article by Mr. Jepson on the AVR 63 (crash boat) SEA HORSE (P-399), which
was the subject of the book, Crash Boat: Wartime Missions of the P-399,
Guadalcanal to the Philippines.
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Fire In The Sky, The Air
War In The South Pacific
Eric M. Bergerud
Westview Press,
Boulder, CO (2000)
Readily available.
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This brand new book is extensively researched and detailed. Even if you've been
reading about World War II for years, as I have, you will learn from this book.
Click here to access the Fire In The Sky web page.
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Attack On Yamamoto
Carroll V. Glines
Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
Atglen, PA (1993)
Available.
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Band Of Brothers
E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne
From Normandy To Hitler's Eagle's Nest
Stephen E. Ambrose
Touchstone Press,
New York, NY (©1992)
Readily available.
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When I first read this book last year I told my wife that I felt it was the best
book on World War II that I had ever read. I still believe that. I can heartily
recommend any book written by Mr Ambrose.
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