Squadron

Never had even heard of Spencer Dunmore, but with an interest in aviation in World War II, I bought this novel, thinking what could I lose, and that I might even learn a thing or two. Well, did I ever! The main lesson being that Mr. Dunmore can sure enough WRITE! These stories--it's more a collection of stories about a Canadian bomber squadron in England that it's a true novel--capture the reader with their intensity and human truths. I found myself weeping, especially over the story of the mid-upper gunner downed when his aircraft collides with FW 190 into the English Channel. Wounded in both arms, he finds himself being rescued by the "Jerry" pilot responsible for the crash. Floating together on a rubber raft, suddenly the humanity and senselessness of the way become all too apparent to the reader as well as to the mid-upper gunner. This book will remain in my heart and mind for a very long time. Highly recommended.