Decorated Polish fighter pilot Witold ‘Lanny’ Lanowski tells his remarkable Second World War story beginning with his dramatic escape from Nazi aggression in Poland; fighting with the reformed Polish Air Force in France; and eventually arriving in England to combat the Luftwaffe.On completion of his tour he joins the United States Army Air Forces and the 56th Fighter Group; ‘Zemke’s Wolfpack’; flying the P47 Thunderbolt; the ‘Jug’; escorting the heavy bombers over hostile territory and hunting down enemy pilots. In addition to flying as wingman to two of the top scoring aces he also commands the Polish Flight; formed of fellow countrymen who utilize their hard won experience to teach new pilots combat skills.Lanny Lanowski’s exploits have become legendary; as has his rebellious nature. His memoir; supported by previously unpublished photographs; recounts an extraordinary personal journey within the life or death context of the European air war – a gripping and revealing insight in to what it was like to be ‘Out in Front’.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Robert WatadaFills a void on information on Japanese Americans in Colorado0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy R. HaradaAccurate and interesting update of second and third generation immigrants0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. resilient and determined to move forward into a better future for their children and grandchildrenBy Mary A. LindIn this intriguing volume; Joyce Lebra has made a major contribution to the history of one of America's most enduring immigrant groups; the Japanese-Americans. Based upon personal interviews and photographs; their unique stories unfold in emotional detail of hardships; discrimination and ultimate triumph. Most memorably recounted is the incarceration of Japanese Americans in camps that included Amache in southern Colorado. What emerges is that of a people surprisingly forgiving; resilient and determined to move forward into a better future for their children and grandchildren. The Japanese-Americans ultimately made a significant contribution to the betterment of Colorado and launched a rich heritage that continues to this day. This book is a must read for Japanese-Americans and anyone who wants a better appreciation of Colorado's unique cultural heritage. --Mary Ann Lind; Ph.D. History Professor.
