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The hosts interviewed the veteran author and his co‑author, describing the memoir as a vivid account of 34 combat missions over Europe, including his first sortie, a dramatic air battle, and a near‑miss during a paratrooper supply drop. They emphasized that his story was deemed worthy of a book and offered listeners a personal glimpse into the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s WWII experience. The discussion conveyed strong enthusiasm for the title as a compelling historical memoir.
Episode: Into The Cold Blue: 100 Year Old WWII Veteran Shar...
The book was written by John F. Homan, a decorated U.S. Army Air Forces pilot, about his 34 combat missions over Europe during World War II. The book was co-authored by Jared Frederick, who has written other books on World War II and the Eighth Air Force. Homan's memoir details his experiences, including his first mission, a memorable air battle, and a close call during a supply drop to paratroopers.
Joining us now to discuss his wartime experience that he's documented in his new memoir, Into the Cold Blue, My World War II Journeys with the Mighty Eighth Air Force is retired Army Air Forces pilot John F. Homan.
Also joining him is his co-author for the book, Jared Frederick.
And Jared, you've done a lot of writing about World War II and the Eighth Air Force, correct?
After a mutual friend introduced us, when I sat down to interview him after about 35 minutes, I said, John, I think your story is worthy of a book.
That was John Homan and Jared Frederick, authors of Into the Cold Blue, My World War II Journeys with the Mighty Eighth Air Force.