My dad was a P-38 pilot in the 8th Photo Squadron during WWII and I grew up hearing stories about his experiences. This excellent book takes the pages from squadron's daily journal and combines them with rare photographs supplied by the pilots themselves. It gives you a feel for the sometimes tedious, often terrifying conditions these men lived with day in and day out. They never knew if their next mission would be their last.
This squadron's efforts were vital to the success of the Pacific war, and their pride in what they were doing comes through in the pages of this book. Despite the sacrifices they had to make, these men knew they had an important job to do, and in the face of incredible hardships, they went out and did it.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in WWII, the Pacific theater, and in the courageousness of what has rightly been called "the greatest generation." Way to go, Pop!