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13/01/2015 3:59 pm
Not automobilia related but I'm hoping of interest to all.. just finished 'Flyboys' by James
Bradley (author of 'Flags of Our Fathers') and have to comment that this is one helluva book! This year will be the 70th year anniversary of VJ Day. Wow! If you haven't read this true story I'd be happy to send you the book at no cost to you and then after you've read it you could send it on to someone else. I can't even begin to describe the emotions I felt while reading.. gratitude.. sadness.. disgust.. revery... respect.. and the pride felt for our young soldiers that didn't think twice to protect the USA. What an amazing story told by the son of one of the Marines that planted the US Flag at Iwo Jima. I hope to send this book soon... just tell me where.
13/01/2015 4:34 pm
It is an excellent book, Steve, as is "Flags of Our Fathers."
I heartily endorse your recommendation. A minor correction, though, in the name of historical accuracy. James Bradley's father, John, was not a Marine but rather was a Navy Corpsman, the only one of the six flag raisers who was not a Marine.
Corpsmen were, and are, held in high regard by Marines because they are non-combatants who go everywhere the Marines in their care go, and risk their lives to save those of the Marines. "Doc" Bradley was a true hero of Iwo Jima, and his story is an inspiring one.
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13/01/2015 4:55 pm
Thank-you Rick for that correction. I mis-read and do appreciate your comments!
14/01/2015 1:21 pm
"Flyboys" book
Exceptional book- read it last year. Should be on every ones "must read list"
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14/01/2015 3:20 pm
Thanks James. I just knew that there had to be others that felt that way.