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Available
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Publication
Konecky-Madison (2012), 224 pages
Description
In July 1942 a squadron of brand-new American warplanes desperately needed by the Allied war effort was flying to England via Greenland and Iceland. Caught in a blinding blizzard and running short of fuel, the two B-17 bombers and six P-38 Lightnings crashlanded on Greenland's vast glaciers. The crews were evacuated safely, but the aircraft had to be left behind.
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LibraryThing member rreis
Very interesting history of the rescue of Glacier Girl. The part of the Lost Squadron history is also interesting, the parts of context for the P38 and B17 a bit mainstream. A very interesting human history. I would like it to go further into the restoration of Glacier Girl but that would be
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Original publication date
1994
Physical description
224 p.
ISBN
1568527667 / 9781568527666
Other editions
The lost squadron : a true story by David Hayes (Paper Book)
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