Combat Missions: Flying the B-24 Liberator Bomber Out of Manduria, Italy, 450th Bomb Group, 720th Squadron, WWII

"Combat Missions", a memoir written by a 97-year-old WWII veteran, traces the author's 31 months of wartime experiences in the U.S. Army Air Corps, 450th Bomb Group, 720th Squadron. Serving as flight engineer, Harmon's book describes his onboard duties, adventures, disasters, and comeradie of his fellow airmen. Facing danger daily, the book describes how the 20-year-old sergeant met every challenge, moving on after the war to a career in school teaching and administration in the Kansas City School District.

About the author

Burl Harmon grew up in rural America, served his country through 31 months in the United States Army Air Corps, WWII, and went on to a teaching and administration career in the Kansas City public school system. Once retired from teaching, Burl moved to Bellingham Washington, serving as minstral for seniors in nursing homes and other facilities. Burl lives in Bellingham with his wife, Nanette.

Product details

• Authors: Burl D. Harmon
• Publisher: Neil Investments Inc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2022
• EAN: 9781667856964
• ISBN: 978-1-66785-696-4
• No. of pages: 114
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 229 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 154 g
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration