Down In Flames

by Col. Larry Guarino

Overview

During The WWII Air War In Italy
An American Spitfire Pilot Does Battle
With A German Ace
As a young American fighter pilot, Nick Forte joins the WWII air war in Italy and flies the famous British Spitfire. A vivid and action filled story, with historical and chronological accuracy as Nick becomes a true Spitfire Ace.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012679925
Publisher:	Blue Note Publications
Publication date:	01/20/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	384
File size:	315 KB

About the Author

Colonel Larry Guarino joined the Army Air Corps soon after Pearl Harbour. He flew the famous British Spitfire in the Mediterranean Theatre. Later in China he flew the North American P-51. He is best known for his Vietnam experience. On June 14th 1965 he was shot down on his 50th mission. He was captured and spent nearly eight years in Hanoi enduring extreme cruelties. He was most fortunate to make it out alive.
Several years later he wrote of his prison experience in his book, "A POW’S STORY: 2801 Days In Hanoi."
Colonel Larry Guarino, USAF, retired, is holder of the Air Force Cross, the Distinguished Service Medal, two Silver Stars, two Purple Hearts, and many other awards. He retired from the Air Force on July 4th, 1975.

Editorial Reviews

"...our local hero has drawn on his memory and imagination to write a WWII novel, 'Down In Flames', which focuses on an American fighter pilot who flies the famous British Spitfire in a sequence of courageous air battles against a German fighter ace.It is a vivid and action-filled story that is both historically and chronologically accurate.

Don Gilleland

“I
know this is a novel, but I also know that despite some whimsical moments, it is a true story of young men who followed their dream to serve their country gallantly in the air. Faithful to the language and thinking of the time, it reflects their love for life, flying, and each other. The author became a learned teacher and trusted leader to hundreds of young fighter pilots in three wars. Larry Guarino is known by them as a legendary airman, an heroic warrior and a courageous pilot

Lt. General Clifford Rees, Jr.