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Book Synopsis: “A fast-paced, well-researched…irresistible” (USA TODAY) World War II aviation account of friendship, heroism, and sacrifice that reads like Unbroken meets The Dirty Dozen from the authors of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Heart of Everything That Is.
It’s 1942, just after the blow to Pearl Harbor and the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, and the United States is reeling. A group of raw US Army Airmen travels to the embattled American Air Base of Port Moresby at Papua, New Guinea. Their mission: to protect Australia, to disrupt the Japanese supply lines, and to fly perilous reconnaissance runs over the enemy-held strongholds.
Among the men are pilot Captain Jay Zeamer and bombardier Sergeant Raymond Joseph “Joe” Sarnoski, a pair of swashbuckling screw-ups whose antics prevent them from being assigned to a regular bombing crew. Instead, they rebuild a broken-down B-17 bomber from spare parts and christen the plane Old 666.
One day in June 1943, a request is circulated: volunteers are needed for a reconnaissance flight into the heart of the Japanese empire. Zeamer and Sarnoski see it as a shot at redemption and cobble together a crew and depart in Old 666 under cover of darkness. Five hours later, dozens of Japanese Zeros riddle the plane with bullets. Bloody and half-conscious, Zeamer and Sarnoski keep the plane in the air, winning what will go down as the longest dogfight in history and maneuvering an emergency landing in the jungle. Only one of them will make it home alive.
With unprecedented access to the Old 666 crew’s family and letters, as well as newly released transcripts from the Imperial Air Force’s official accounts of the battle, Lucky 666 is perhaps the last untold “great war story” (Kirkus Reviews) from the war in the Pacific. It’s an unforgettable tale of friendship, bravery, and sacrifice—and “highly recommended for WWII and aviation history buffs alike” (BookPage).
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Looking for an incredible World War II aviation account that will keep you hooked from start to finish? Look no further than Lucky 666: The Impossible Mission. This fast-paced and well-researched book is a thrilling blend of friendship, heroism, and sacrifice that will leave you breathless. If you loved Unbroken and The Dirty Dozen, then this is the perfect book for you. With its #1 New York Times bestselling authors, The Heart of Everything That Is, you know you're in for an unforgettable reading experience. Get ready to dive into the extraordinary story of the raw US Army Airmen who traveled to Papua, New Guinea in 1942 to protect Australia and disrupt the Japanese supply lines. Their daring reconnaissance flights and unbelievable survival in the face of enemy fire make Lucky 666 a true masterpiece.
At the heart of Lucky 666 are the remarkable characters of Captain Jay Zeamer and Sergeant Raymond Joseph "Joe" Sarnoski. These two swashbuckling screw-ups rebuild a broken-down B-17 bomber from spare parts and name it Old 666. Their audaciousness knows no bounds when they volunteer for a dangerous reconnaissance flight deep into the heart of the Japanese empire. As the plane is riddled with bullets from Japanese Zeros, Zeamer and Sarnoski fight to keep it in the air, engaging in the longest dogfight in history. Bloodied and half-conscious, these heroes manage an emergency landing in the dense jungle. Prepare to be amazed by their resilience and courage in the face of overwhelming odds.
Uncovering the untold stories of the Old 666 crew, Lucky 666 provides rare insights into the personal lives and experiences of these brave men. Drawing upon interviews with their families, letters, and the Imperial Air Force's official accounts, this truly is the last great war story from the Pacific. Take a journey into the depths of friendship, bravery, and sacrifice, as Lucky 666 transports you back to one of the most critical moments in history. Don't miss out on this highly recommended book, perfect for WWII and aviation history buffs alike. Get your copy now and be prepared to be captivated from beginning to end.
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