PROVO, Utah, April 30, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- World War II is one of the most devastating events in history. But for one young pilot, it was also an exciting time to experience the sensation of flying, the dangerous thrill of missions and the realization of the fact that he was doing something for his country. Join author and former Air Force aircraft commander, Dr. Myron E. Brown, as he reminisces about his WWII and Korean air combat adventures through A Combat Photo Diary of a Young Man.
The author remembers the time when he enlisted as an aviation cadet the day after his 18th birthday. He vividly recalls the training he underwent, the missions he flew and the many friends he met along the way. A Combat Photo Diary of a Young Man contains the many photos that Brown collected during his years of service in the military. The images show the devastation wrought by the war as well as recreational activities they engaged in when he and his companions were off from duty. In fact, a photo shows them having a blast while having a snowball fight. The author also shares amusing anecdotes and observations of what life was like in the military.
A Combat Photo Diary of a Young Man is a memorable recollection of Captain Brown's former glory days as an Air Force aircraft commander. As he tells his exciting WWII and Korean air combat adventures, he also shares insights on the war, about life and about finding humor and hope during difficult times.
About the Author
Dr. Myron E. Brown is a former Air Force aircraft commander. The Air Force believes him to be the youngest to serve, as such, in WWII. He flew 117 combat missions during both WWII and the Korean War. He was decorated seventeen times for valor during two tours of duty. After the Korean War, he was an educator for 25 years, while working on his Ph.D. His dissertation is entitled, "Reading -- A Modality for Altering Human Behavior." He served on the psychological support staff at Pioneer Hospital in Artesia, California for 30 years prior to retirement. His specialty is Hypnotherapy.
A Combat Photo Diary of a Young Man * by Myron E. Brown,
Captain USAF
WWII and Korean Air Combat Adventures
Publication Date: February 26, 2008
Picture Book; $81.99; 148 pages; 978-1-4257-8534-5
Picture Book Hardcover; $91.99; 148 pages; ISBN
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