Squadron of Deception: The 36th Bomb Squadron in World War II [Hardcover]

Stephen M. Hutton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1999

Here at last is the exciting, detailed story of the U.S. Eighth Air Force's only Radar Countermeasure squadron that flew from England duing World War II. This book tells of the men of the elite 36th Bomb Squadron and the special operations they flew in mo

Product Details

• Hardcover: 216 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764307967
• ISBN-13: 978-0764307966
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,874,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gem of little-known WWII history, April 11, 2003

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Morse (Lompoc, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Squadron of Deception: The 36th Bomb Squadron in World War II (Hardcover)

Stephen Hutton takes us on his own journey of discovery into his father's WWII experiences aboard a B-24 LIberator out of England. Intrigued by one particular war story his dad told him about another taking his B-24 and never returning, Mr. Hutton begins a life-long quest to uncover the role his father's squadron played in air war over Europe. Mr. Hutton has amassed a great deal of information, including documents only declassified in the 1970's, along with personal accounts from the men who flew these secret missions.

The book is packed with detailed information you won't find elsewhere, along with wonderful photographs. This is a must-read for anyone with an interest in the Pathfinder missions and the air campaign to liberate Europe. I highly recommend it.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great history, June 22, 2010

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Milton Copeland (Mississippi) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Squadron of Deception: The 36th Bomb Squadron in World War II (Hardcover)

I had an uncle who served in this history making unit and was anxious to read this book. The author's father also served in the squadron and he has done a good job, not only of researching the unit, but in rounding up scores of personal accounts from others who served. There are plenty of photos, especially of the various crews and personnel. Enjoy!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow very interesting, July 13, 2008

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James Scanlan (st paul mn) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Squadron of Deception: The 36th Bomb Squadron in World War II (Hardcover)

this book has Helped Me understand some of the things My Father { Control Officer Capt Dennis R Scanlan} did over there. My Father Before He Passed away told Me some of the same type of stories that I read Here, But it was good to get details. Thanks Stephen for this wonderfully written book .. James