From the Ground Up, by Corey Ford (HC, 1943, ex-lib, $8, which is 1/3 the internet price)
"Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,
And danced the skies on laughter silvered wings...
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God."
- John G. Magee, Jr.
This is the story of Chick, a nineteen old who signs up to join the air force. He learns to fly, starting with training planes, and working his way up to B-17s. Included here are 4 double page drawings of the planes used to train the fliers. They are in color, and quite something. Look for the book in the WWII section, avail. 11/29.
