The Flight

Name: The Flight
Brand: Louisiana State University Press
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A Father's War, a Son's Search

By: Tyler Bridges

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Hardcover | 11 August 2021

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240 Pages

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23.3 x 19.5 x 2.2

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Both history and memoir, The Flight tells the story of Richard W. "Dick" Bridges's heroic service in World War II. Bridges survived a German attack on his plane, the Fascinatin' Witch, by parachuting out of the exploding B-24. He escaped detection in Austria, became the first American prisoner of war in Hungary, was sent to Yugoslavia, escaped from his POW camp there, was sheltered by the Partisans one step ahead of the Germans, and was finally airlifted to safety in Italy by the British.

Bridges's story, which seems almost too astonishing to be true, went untold until after his death in 2003, when his son, Tyler Bridges, pieced it together. The younger Bridges's odyssey in search of his father's wartime experiences connected him with the families of other crew members aboard the Fascinatin' Witch and led him to retrace his father's footsteps through Austria, Hungary, and the former Yugoslavia.

With his findings, Bridges has woven a story not only about World War II and the bravery of this unique group of soldiers, but also about fathers and sons, what can get lost in the gulf between generations, and how patience and understanding can bridge that gap.

Industry Reviews

The Flight has it all: a handsome American flyboy in WWII, a thrilling escape from the clutches of the Nazis, and a son's inspiring search for his father's legacy. Think of a hybrid between The Great Escape and Field of Dreams. Tyler Bridges spent years tracking down the story of his father's wartime career, and his own tale is, in its own way, as thrilling as his father's exploits. Brilliantly written, The Flight reminds us that we are still building our memories of World War II, more than 75 years after the end of the war.-- "Robert M. Citino, author of "The Wehrmacht's Last Stand: The German Campaigns of 1944-1945""
The Flight is a compelling story of one man's notable journey through World War II. Tyler Bridges provides a well researched, highly readable account of his father's experience, and the reader understands the author's immense pride. Recommended reading.-- "Gregory A. Freeman, author of "The Forgotten 500: The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked All for the Greatest Rescue Mission of World War II""

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