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1. The dog who could fly: the incredible true story of a WWII airman and the four-legged hero who flew at his side

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Author:
Lewis, Damien
Average Rating:
4.2 stars
Formats:
Book, Large Print
Description:
"An instant hit in the UK, this is the true account of a German shepherd who was adopted by the Royal Air Force during World War II, joined in flight missions, and survived everything from crash-landings to parachute bailouts--ultimately saving the life of his owner and dearest friend. In the winter of 1939 in the cold snow of no-man's-land, two loners met and began an extraordinary journey that would turn them into lifelong friends. One was an orphaned...

2. Unbroken: a World War II story of survival, resilience, and redemption

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Author:
Hillenbrand, Laura
Average Rating:
4.7 stars
Formats:
Book, Large Print, OverDrive eAudiobook, OverDrive eBook
Description:
On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared--Lt. Louis Zamperini. Captured by the Japanese and driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and humor.