My True Course: Dutch Van Kirk Northumberland to Hiroshima
"My True Course: Northumberland to Hiroshimais the fascinating life story of Major Theodore 'Dutch' Van Kirk leading up to his being the navigator on the famed B-29 Superfortress crew that dropped the first atomic bomb on Japan." ~ Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, USAF (Ret) Doolittle's Tokyo Raiders - "Voice from the Doolittle Raid""Author Dietz skillfully blends 'Dutch' Van Kirk's story into theEnola Gaysaga adding unique insights into group commander Tibbets, the atomic missions, and their aftermath." D. M. Giangreco, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas - Foreword,My True Course."What I enjoyed the most was the letters from your (Van Kirk's) mom. I loved the little details like what was going on - the school's football scores, the cost of groceries, the Movietone news. The author put this history in perspective. This is a piece of Americana!"  ~ Chris Moore, PittsburghKDKA News Radio.This extensive biography of Dutch Van Kirk synthesizes the significant historical events taking place during his life to give readers an unusual insight into one man’s thoughts and experiences leading up to an important role in helping to end World War II.--Col. Carroll V. Glines, USAF (Ret), author of The Doolittle Raid: America’s Daring First Strike Against Japan