On a crisp afternoon; 1 April 1948; the future of naval aviation was changed forever. Standing near the hangar that once housed the Hindenburg; Captain Clayton Marcy read the orders that established the first two fleet-operational helicopter squadrons. Lakehurst; New Jersey; became the home of Helicopter Utility Squadron Two (HU-2) and for the next 20 years; operating from icebreakers; cruisers and aircraft carriers; they moved thousands of tons of cargo; provided support for scientific research missions and completed over 2;000 at-sea rescues. This is the story of their missions; from the mundane to the heroic saving of lives. Dispersed throughout is some of the quirky humor that got them through many difficult and dangerous times. It is an insight into the aviation pioneers known as The Fleet Angels of Lakehurst.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Hell made by ManBy ArlyneThis book is an excellent window not only into the Holocaust; but the fire bombing of Hamburg. It is well told; extremely descriptive and holds your interest for every moment. It makes you wonder how humans can make each other suffer; without remorse.The mental image you get of the firestorm and bombing is incredible; and yet; it saved Marione Ingram's life and that of her mother and sister's.The image of her father in the Luftwaffe; is so different and her life on the farm of Frau Pimber. The Frau; I believe; was kinder than she appeared. She kept them safe for over a year and really loved her sister Helga. A strange mix.Uri's story is set apart and it should have been. I am glad she did that as to weave in the pain inflicted on those who were not fortunate to have a Frau Pimber or a father in the Luftwaffe.I am sure that many consider the Hamburg Firestorm; just as evil as what the Nazi's did. I cannot. Yes; it bothers me that innocent children were murdered; but their mothers and fathers helped keep people like Marione and her family living in terror and losing everything; most times their lives. Thank you Marione for putting your story on paper.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Eye openingBy Sharon S. StewartThis well written book really has helped me understand more deeply that history is indeed written by the victors and; therefore; how imperative it is to have first person accounts from victims of war. As an American born at the end of WW2 I learned this history from the victor perspective...never learning about the fear; anguish and suffering inflicted on helpless innocents except in an superficial way. I am grateful for the author's powerful and unflinching first hand account of her story.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. An Important BookBy Cindy A.I had been impressed by Marione Ingram's work as a fiber artist; so I was very appreciative when this book was recommended to me. When it arrived; I expected to read a few chapters at a time; but I ended up pulling an all-nighter to read it. I truly could not put it down.This book will make your heart ache for all children who are victims of war. Her writing style is excellent and her word choices were particularly affecting - she refers to family members who were killed as "murdered" and that brought the horror of her experience home to me.I recommend this book for anyone who has become complacent about the effects of war on our human family.
