P-38 Odyssey: Farmboy, Pilot, POW: Wartime journals and letters of Ric
About this book
P-38 Odyssey: Farmboy, Pilot, POW: Wartime journals and letters of Ric, Volume 1, offers a profound historical account of Richard M. Butler's experiences during World War II. This compelling history follows Butler and his brother as they fly the P-38 Lightning across North Africa in 1943. The narrative tracks their movement from Morocco toward the Tunisian coast as they engage in intense aerial combat. This volume provides a firsthand look at the life of a fighter pilot navigating the dangerous skies of the Mediterranean theater.
After a combat mission over southern Italy results in his plane being disabled, Butler spends 21 months as a prisoner of war. This history documents his time in Stalag Luft III and Stalag VIIA, including the grueling forced winter march of 1945. Through compiled journals, letters, and photographs, P-38 Odyssey: Farmboy, Pilot, POW: Wartime journals and letters of Ric, Volume 1, presents a detailed personal journey of survival and resilience.