Central Coast Aviators in World War II
Central Coast Aviators in World War II by Jim Gregory, published by History Press in 2018, offers a detailed exploration of the experiences of volunteer combat aviators during World War II. This 144-page book, written in English, focuses on the training of air cadets at locations such as Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and Hancock Field in Santa Maria, highlighting the challenges and sacrifices faced by these individuals.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of the lives of Central Coast veterans who participated in both the Pacific and European theaters. The narrative includes personal interviews and official records, shedding light on the dangers of training accidents, the realities of combat, and the experiences of downed airmen as prisoners of war. The book addresses themes of military history and aviation, providing insights into the local impact of a global conflict.
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During World War II, thousands of volunteer combat aviators trained at places like Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and Hancock Field in Santa Maria. Some air cadets and WASPs–young women pilots–lost their lives in training accidents. The graduates would go on to fight in both the Pacific and European theaters. They faced flak bursts and collisions that resulted in horrifying explosions and were sent on strafing runs that made them targets in a lethal shooting gallery. Downed airmen encountered both unexpected kindness and cruel deprivation as prisoners of war. Through interviews and official records, Jim Gregory tells the stories of heroic Central Coast veterans who fought a war that stretched from New Guinea to North Africa. –Publisher
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