Publisher's Synopsis
A Sky Ablaze. A Crew Bound by Brotherhood. A War That Would Change Their Lives Forever.
February 8, 1944. A sky filled with fire, steel, and relentless enemy fighters. In the cockpit of the B-17 Susan Ruth, Howard Snyder fights to keep his bomber in the air as flak and gunfire rip through the fuselage. His crew-ten young men, bound by duty and brotherhood-face a terrible truth: their plane is going down. But for Howard, the battle is far from over. Captured in Nazi-occupied Belgium, he is thrust into a deadly game of survival, hunted by the Gestapo, aided by the brave Belgian Resistance, and ultimately forced to make a choice-stay hidden or fight back.
This is not just another World War II story. Howard Snyder and the Legendary B-17 'Susan Ruth' Crew takes you beyond the cockpit, beyond the battlefield, and into the hearts and minds of those who lived through the unthinkable. Through detailed research, survivor accounts, and a gripping narrative, Alexander Reich brings their heroic journey to life.
Why This Book Is a Must-Read:- A True Story of Grit and Survival - Follow Howard Snyder's incredible journey from pilot to fugitive, navigating enemy territory with only his wits and the kindness of strangers to keep him alive.
- A Brotherhood Tested by War - Learn about the Susan Ruth crew, their final fateful mission, and the unbreakable bonds that defined them.
- The Untold Heroism of the Belgian Resistance - Discover the civilians who risked everything to protect downed Allied airmen from capture and execution.
- First-Hand Accounts and Unparalleled Research - Based on real war diaries, interviews, and historical records, this book delivers an authentic and immersive experience.
- A Tribute to the Greatest Generation - Their bravery, sacrifice, and resilience ensured the world would never forget the cost of freedom.
The men of the Susan Ruth flew into battle knowing the cost. Their courage, their loss, and their triumphs deserve to be remembered.
