Martin Caidin

Thunderbolt is a thrilling novel written by Robert S. Johnson. The book is set during World War II and follows the story of Lieutenant Colonel Robert S. Johnson, a fighter pilot with the United States Army Air Forces. The novel recounts Johnson's experiences as a pilot, including his missions over Germany and his encounters with enemy aircraft. The book is a first-hand account of the challenges faced by American pilots during the war, including the dangers of flying in combat and the emotional toll of losing fellow pilots. Johnson provides vivid descriptions of the aerial battles he participated in, as well as the tactics and strategies used by both American and German pilots. In addition to his experiences as a pilot, Johnson also shares his personal life, including his relationships with his fellow pilots and his wife. He also discusses the impact of the war on his mental and emotional well-being, as well as his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder. Overall, Thunderbolt is a captivating and informative read that provides a unique perspective on the experiences of American pilots during World War II. Johnson's personal account of his time as a fighter pilot offers readers a glimpse into the challenges and sacrifices made by those who fought for their country during one of the most significant conflicts in history. The Story Of The U. S. 56th Fighter Group That Shot Down Over 1,000 Nazi Planes. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

During his illustrious career, Martin Caidin wrote dozens of successful books, including Marooned, which was adapted to the screen, and his cutting-edge novel Cyborg, which became the basis of The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman. But none of the fiction he conceived is more awe striking and spectacular as the real life stories told in this book. Over several decades as a civilian and military pilot, Caidin heard credible reports of strange things happening in the sky: sightings of UFOs by entire crews; planes guided by dead pilots; Bermuda Triangle disappearances. When he began studying these seemingly inexplicable events, he discovered that many of them could not dismissed as hoaxes or self-delusions. Indeed, the more this natural skeptic delved, the more he became convinced that such paranormal occurrences were real. His research revealed that numerous respected veteran pilots, navigators, and astronauts vouched for the authenticity of these aerial hauntings. Ghosts of the Air is the culmination of a lifetime of personal interviews and independent research. In this unforgettable book, Martin Caidin documents mysterious flights of phantom World War II bombers seen by dozens of eyewitnesses; airfields eerily inhabited by airmen killed in action; voices emanating from dead radios; ghost visitations; a Boeing 727 that for ten minutes slipped through a stitch of time. With story after incredible story, the former FAA examiner evokes unforgettable images of supernatural incidents in the air. Caidin’s subject matter and gripping narrative make this book an ideal choice for late night perusal or high altitude in-flight reading. That is, if you dare...