One Lucky Bastard - Signed

Book Code:  SH3572

One Lucky Bastard

 

The selected title, 'One Lucky Bastard,' is not intended to be derogatory or offensive in any way. It is, in fact, the name of an exclusive club, an honorary society made up of former members of the Eighth Air Force who were fortunate enough to survive a combat tour, or more, over Fortress Europe during WW2.

 

Fewer than 220 members of the original 720 combat crew members in the 447th Bombardment Group completed enough missions to qualify for the club's membership. Because of the supreme sacrifices made by many of the other 500 individuals, the chosen title, 'One Lucky Bastard,' seems an appropriate title for the book.

 

The author is proud of his membership in the club and regards the certificate, a copy of which appears mid-book, as somewhat of a second birth certificate. Some have likened it to an 'honorable discharge from Hell on Earth.' Perhaps the limited membership of the club epitomizes the futility of the war itself.

 

The memoirs of Col. Elwyn J. Warfle of the 447th Bombardment Group. A rare and fascinating book written by someone who truly is one lucky bastard.

 

Col. Elwyn J. Warfle

Hardcover no d/w as issued 365pp. Mount Vernon Pubs. 2002 1st Ed - Signed by the author

 

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