# When Heroes Flew - Paperback

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by **H. W. Buzz Bernard** (Author)

**An award-winning novel of extraordinary bravery, inspired by the true story of one of the most harrowing air raids ever flown. Fans of _Beneath A Scarlet Sky, The Nightingale,_ and _Unbroken_ will enjoy this unforgettable tale of duty, honor, and compassion.**

_"...a bravura performance..."_ **\-Dwight Jon Zimmerman, New York Times bestselling author**

For B-24 bomber pilot Al Lycoming, the mission was history in the making. For Women's Airforce Service Pilot Vivian Wright, it was a chance to put her skills to the ultimate test...and share in the burden of combat.

Dispatched to Benghazi on mysterious orders, Al Lycoming finds nearly 200 other B-24 bombers being assembled...and a top secret assignment that will catapult them all into seemingly impenetrable Nazi defenses.

Their mission: a daring low-level attack on Hitler's extensive oil refineries.

But when his co-pilot falls ill at the last moment, Al secretly finds help from an unlikely source-Vivian.

Together, the two fly towards dark skies filled with enemy flak and fighters...and into the pages of history.

**With perspectives from American and German pilots alike, _When Heroes Flew_ masterfully weaves together one of the most dangerous and incredible aerial operations of World War Two with a riveting tale of bravery, suspense, and self-sacrifice.**

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**Praise for H.W. "Buzz" Bernard's WHEN HEROES FLEW:**

_"Highly recommended."_ **\-P.T. Deutermann, author of _Pacific Glory_**

_"World War II angst and action brought to life."_ **\-Commander George Wallace, USN (Ret.), author of the _Hunter Killer_ series**

_"This book gripped me from the very first page...In real life, this WW2 mission resulted in the award of Five Medals of Honor. In my view, they all deserved one. Highly recommended."_ **\-Rachel Wesson, author of _The Orphan Train_ series**

_"...feel the vibration, smell the exhaust, and sense the fear."_ **\-Tom Young, author of _Silver Wings, Iron Cross_**

_"...chuckle and weep in tandem while forgetting everything around you but the story itself."_ **\-Kathleen M. Rodgers, author of _The Flying Cutterbucks_**

_"\[The pilot's\]...amazing courage, and that of the entire group, is subtly drawn."_ **\-John J. Gobbell, author of the _Todd Ingram_ series**

_"Strap in! It's one hell of a ride!"_ **\-Don Keith, author of _Final Bearing_**

### Author Biography

H. W. "Buzz" Bernard is a bestselling, award-winning novelist. A retired Air Force Colonel and Legion of Merit recipient, he also served as a senior meteorologist at The Weather Channel for thirteen years. He is a past president of the Southeastern Writers Association and member of International Thriller Writers, the Atlanta Writers Club, Military Writers Society of America, Willamette Writers, and Pacific Northwest Writers Association. Buzz and his wife live in Kennewick, Washington, along with their fuzzy, strangely docile Shih-Tzu, Stormy... probably misnamed.

**Number of Pages:** 244

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 8.97 x 6.12 IN

**Publication Date:** April 28, 2020

## Details

- **Price:** 24.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** BooksCloud
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** 20th Century, Books, Fiction, Historical, Military, Price Written on Book, Thrillers, War & Military

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