Legacy of Honor: The Air Warrior - An Air War Saga
In The Air Warrior, book 2 of the Legacy of Honor trilogy, Sean embarks on a journey of physical and moral courage as he is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, completes pilot training in 1943, and is sent to England to fly B-17s with the 8th Army Air Force in WWII. Through Sean's eyes, readers experience firsthand the harrowing bombing missions over Europe, where he and his fellow aircrew comrades face horrific aerial combat. With his will to survive, Sean goes on to serve in the Air Force, fly harrowing missions in the Korean War, and participate in the Cold War, Cuban Missile Crisis, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. Along the way, he meets several historical figures, including General LeMay, Jimmy Doolittle, James Stewart, and Glen Miller. Despite the perils of war, Sean finds love and marriage with Ana, a young lady he meets while on leave, and they will have three sons to carry on the family's military legacy.
This novel is like three books in one. If you enjoyed books like Unbroken and All the Light We Cannot See, you will be captivated by this heart-pounding tale of courage.
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In Praise of "Legacy of Honor: The Air Warrior - An Air War Saga"
A novel of wartime bombing missions that makes for gripping reading "Freeland is an absolute master of flight-combat narrative; a decorated veteran of air combat in Vietnam, his ability to put the reader in the seat of a B-17 beset by German fighter planes and anti-aircraft fire is superb..." - Kirkus ReviewS
Though a fictional story, it is a riveting history lesson
"If you ever wondered why veterans of WWII were called the "Greatest Generation," you will know after reading this book. Hard to put down once you start reading." - John Smith
...a compelling, emotional, and powerful journey...
"We are let into the head and heart of Sean as we experience his life as a warrior pilot, his honorable military service, and his undying love for his family. Be prepared to feel as though you are in the co-pilot seat beside Sean." - Linda Miller
You fly with the heroes. Another work of art!
"The spectrum of emotions, narrated by the heroic protagonist, shifts the reader from observer to participant; you fly with the heroes. Another work of art! - Paulette Brown
Great Story of Grace Under Pressure
"Mr. Freeland provides one of the best and most accurate descriptions of being a bomber pilot during war as well as an example of leadership under pressure I have ever read."
- James Harvey, Author of several WWII novels
The wealth of information tied to the continuing story of one family keeps the reader interested and makes history more personal
"The Air Warrior, the second book in the Legacy of Honor trilogy, is an educational history of the American pilot in WWII, Korea, and the Cold War." - Regina Loveridge
Buckle your shoulder harness and chinstrap as you fly über-dangerous, white-knuckle bombing raids over Europe and North Korea
"This most entertaining and informative novel enriched my understanding and appreciation of the war efforts of the Greatest Generation, and the mass casualties they suffered." - Jameson Gregg, Georgia Author of the Year and IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award Winner
The Air Warrior took me on an emotional rollercoaster
"I felt I was in the seat behind Sean McCormick never knowing if this would be my last mission or whether I would get safely back on the ground! The Air Warrior resonates with the duty, courage, and convictions of people who gave of themselves..." - Shawn Ireland
What a terrific read - Skillfully researched and written!
"You won't want to stop reading this one. You'll experience life, emotions, action, and the horrors of aerial combat as Sean and the bomber crews experience them." - John Woodward
The author has woven historical facts and an encompassing military and family story into a very compelling book.
"The author's style is penetrating and straightforward, and you are pulled into the cockpit with Sean and the many [bombing] missions he flew."--Babett McBain
