Bail Out Over The Balkans

Download or read book Bail Out Over the Balkans written by Richard & Katherine Munsen and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bail Out over the Balkans is a compelling true story that relives the traumatic experience of a Boeing Flying Fortress B-17 crew shot down over German Nazi Occupied Yugoslavia and their dramatic escape after hiking and hiding for 45 days in the rugged mountain terrain. This book is based on the memories of the pilot and author, Dick Munsen, taped interviews of many of the crew members, and extensive research conducted by Kay Munsen to ensure accuracy and detail of each day of their trek through the mountains of Yugoslavia.Dick's experience after enlisting in the Army Air Forces and 22 missions prior to being shot down is documented in the companion book, 23 Lessons.