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Gooney Bird Driver
The stories of WW2 C-47 pilot Joe D. Maguire and the combat missions that led to his honors and awards decades later
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The narrative centers on Joe D. Maguire, a C-47 pilot who served in the 27th Air Transport Group during World War II. He completed 35 combat missions, delivering essential supplies and personnel under fire, yet remained unrecognized for decades. His experiences are shared through personal stories and photographs, as recounted to his son, Jon A. Maguire. The book highlights themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the often-overlooked contributions of pilots like Joe, who eventually received prestigious honors for his service.
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Gooney Bird Driver, Jon A. Maguire
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Gooney Bird Driver
- Subtitle
- The stories of WW2 C-47 pilot Joe D. Maguire and the combat missions that led to his honors and awards decades later
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jon A. Maguire
- Publisher
- Elm Grove Publishing
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 132
- ISBN13
- 9781943492671
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The narrative centers on Joe D. Maguire, a C-47 pilot who served in the 27th Air Transport Group during World War II. He completed 35 combat missions, delivering essential supplies and personnel under fire, yet remained unrecognized for decades. His experiences are shared through personal stories and photographs, as recounted to his son, Jon A. Maguire. The book highlights themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the often-overlooked contributions of pilots like Joe, who eventually received prestigious honors for his service.