This was an excellent read.
Hell's Angels a really good book to me because I love learning and hearing stories about World War 2. I knew the early raids were ugly and this book pulls no punches.

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Thompson, the creator of Gonzo journalism, writes with his usual bravado, energy, and brutal honesty, and with a nuanced and incisive eye; as The New Yorker pointed out, "For all its uninhibited and sardonic humor, Thompson's book is a thoughtful piece of work."

[I knew the story, in spite of being almost eviscerated by a flack burst just before releasing the bomb load, he pulled himself back to his bombsight and released the bombs.

Apparently, while scouting locations and deciding which aircraft to feature, the directory decided the 91st’s base was much more comfortable and made the decision to cover the 91st and the Bell instead of the 303rd and Hell’s Angels. This book tells the story of the 303rd Bomb Group in the Eighth Air Force during WWII. . His book successfully captures a singular moment in American history, when the biker lifestyle was first defined, and when such countercultural movements were electrifying and horrifying America.

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To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. It ended for good after several members of the gang gave him a savage beating or "stomping" over a remark made by Thompson to an Angel named Junkie George, who was beating his wife. . If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business.

This book is about exactly what it says on the front cover, the 'Hell's Angels" as they were, where they came from, what they believed, how they operated and how they evolved and peaked (in terms of piquing America's interest) over the two year period Hunter set out to collaborate and verify their story by 'hanging out' with them and becoming their spokesman for the blatant truth, but in the context of the often … Excellent book, about what bomber crews experienced during their missions over occupied Europe, what terror they faced flying their missions, and how they helped bring Germany to their knees, and helped end the war in Europe.

It is certainly a testament to the patriotism, sense of duty and courage of the members of the 303rd Bomb Group and all of the Eighth and Fifteenth Air Forces that they contributed to the victory in Europe.

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early, with ocean fog still in the streets, outlaw motorcyclists wearing chains, shades and greasy Levis roll out from damp garages, all-night diners and cast-off one-night pads in Frisco, Hollywood, Berdoo and East Oakland, heading for the Monterey peninsula, north of Big Sur. early, with ocean fog still in the streets, outlaw motorcyclists wearing chains, shades and greasy Levis roll out from damp garages, all-night diners and cast-off one-night pads in Frisco, Hollywood, Berdoo and East Oakland, heading for the Monterey peninsula, north of Big Sur. It is structured to give a certain impression of the life of some of the men that served in a heavy bombardment group during the war, and all other aspects of life that contradict this impression are ignored or minimalized. The unit lost 210 B-17's. This introduction, coming from an Angel and reporter, allowed Thompson to get close to the gang in a way others had not been able. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account.

After reading this book I am amazed that anyone stayed in the USAAF Heavy Bombing Groups at all! 1), BAD KARMA: The True Story of a Mexico Trip from Hell. The exciting true-sports story of three daring Derby gamblers that bet millions with the Mexican Cartel, and their desperate run for the border. In the mid-1960s, Thompson spent almost two years living with the controversial An-gels, cycling up and down the coast, reveling in the anarchic spirit of their clan, and, as befits their name, raising hell.

The website says that they… This book is not yet featured on Listopia. [citation needed], Thompson spent the next year preparing for the new book in close quarters with the Hells Angels, in particular the San Francisco and Oakland chapters of the club and their president Ralph "Sonny" Barger. We work hard to protect your security and privacy.

A feel-good travel memoir by a couple well beyond youth proves that age is no barrier to delicious fun and the dazzling beauty of lovely planet Earth! I listened to the audio version of this book. After reading this book I am amazed that anyone stayed in the USAAF Heavy Bombing Groups at all!

[For example, the author tells the story of an amorous pilot with a young lady in his room trying to talk her out of her clothing. Thompson took the job and the article, published about a month later, prompted book offers from several publishers interested in the topic. Please try your request again later. As illuminating now as when originally published in 1967, Hell's Angels is a gripping portrait, and the best account we have of the truth behind an American legend. The author spent over a year embedded with one chapter, learning their unique subculture and immersing himself in their lifestyle. Nice unit history and look at the B-17 US bomber campaign in Europe. His first fleet assignment was to F-4S Phantoms at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina.

Wow.". The tail is pretty gruesome for many of those who participated. January 6th 2015 There is nothing like reading a history or biography book and being so completely transported to another time and place that you find... To see what your friends thought of this book, Hell's Angels: The True Story of the 303rd Bomb Group in World War II.

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For anyone interested in this period of history, Stout's well-researched work is a treasure trove of detail about the various aspects of an American bomber group based in England in the 1940s. Hell's Angels began as the article "The Motorcycle Gangs: Losers and Outsiders" (reprinted here) written by Thompson for the May 17, 1965 issue of The Nation. Please try again. Some very interesting discussion on the use of technology in the bomber fleet. As illuminating now as when originally published in 1967, Hell's Angels is a gripping portrait, and the best account we have of the truth behind an American legend. 841 crewmen were killed in action, 764 became Prisoners of War.

The book contains many details and actual accounts of the participants and their daily activities during the war.

There was a lot of Information about how men got into the position they got (pilot, bombardier, ball turret gunner, etc) and how operations were carried out on each mission.

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If your interests lean toward the 8th Air Force and WWII you will like this.

Hell's Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club Thompson's treatment of a gang-rape by Hell's Angels was strongly criticized by feminist Susan Brownmiller in her 1975 book Against Our Will: Men, Women, and Rape.

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He recounts his time spent traveling through California by motorcycle, and describes the contrast between the general lawlessness of the club and the exaggerated fear that very lawlessness engenders in society.
From time to time, the “haves” tamper with information. Previous page of related Sponsored Products, Reviews: "Haven't read a book this fun in 30 years!" Hell's Angels was the book that launched Thompson's career as a writer. Great book. [7] Thompson said: "Only a punk beats his wife and dog.