All-American Crew: A True Story of a World War II Bomber and the Men Who Flew It

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An inspiring true story of teamwork, camaraderie, and Americans at war unfolds as a B-24 Liberator bomber and its crew of ten men vanish in New Guinea on January 23, 1943, leaving their families in uncertainty for decades. Eighty years later, long-forgotten letters and photographs reveal their story. Stanley Low, a Chinese American from Salem, Oregon, joined the army out of duty, not seeking heroism. As he trains to be a bomber nose gunner and enters combat, Stan faces loneliness, racism, his first beer, romance, and the brutal realities of war. He forms a deep bond with his crewmates, a diverse group representing various American ethnicities, including Irish American pilot Scott Regan and Jewish American bombardier Jerome Lesser. This all-American crew, composed of individuals from different backgrounds, unites in their dedication to their country and each other. As the war intensifies, Stan and his fellow hastily trained bomber crews take off from makeshift runways in the South Pacific, confronting the relentless Japanese forces. The toll of war escalates, with many crews failing to return. Those who survive become battle-hardened veterans, ready to sacrifice everything for their nation and comrades. Celebrating American diversity and ideals of honor, bravery, and freedom, this remarkable true story highlights the experiences of men at war.