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 by Wayne P. Rothgeb Iowa State University Press 1992 Hardcover 261 pages Index, photos ISBN: 0813808367 Language: English  Order now at amazon.com Return to |
New Guinea Skies A Fighter Pilot's View of World War II This book details the wartime experiences of Wayne Rothgeb, a fighter pilot in the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 39th Fighter Squadron (39th FS) in Australia and New Guinea. Rothgeb flew the P-39 Airacobra and P-38 Lightning on 139 combat missions. Rothgeb's book begins with a unique experience. Contacted by Bruce Hoy, then curator of the PNG Museum Modern History Department. Rothgeb was one of the former pilot's of P-38F 42-12647 Number 34, that was salvaged and displayed at the museum. After a crash landing flying the Thomas Lynch's P-38H Lightning, Rothgeb sustained burns and was sent to to the 116th Station Hospital near Port Moresby. Review by Justin Taylan Return to Book Reviews | Add a review or submit for review Last Updated |
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