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"…captivating, real, human. Epic!" — Aviation News Journal"As a former fighter pilot, I couldn't put this book down!" — James Murphy, Author of Courage to ExecuteA must for fans of the bestselling Unbroken!With dreams of flying, they enlisted from all across America, eager to defeat the Japanese and bring an end to the war. Most were no more than 21 or 22 years old, fresh from pilot training, with quick reflexes, sharp eyes, and keen intelligence. And when they crashed, they needed every physical and mental advantage to survive. Their ordeals began with blunt-force impact with the sea. From overhead, a hail of bullets from enemy planes. From below, the imminent danger of shark attack. Then the ongoing perils of drowning, exposure, heat, storms, and capture.