Widow Maker: A Novel of World War II
E. R. Johnson writes in a classic style reminiscent of military novels like TWELVE O'CLOCK HIGH by Berne E. Lay and Sy Bartlett and THE HUNTERS by James Salter.  Johnson's action sequences skilfully provide readers with a realistic and provocative desription of the terrors of aerial combat experienced by many young Americans 60 years ago. In fact, realism and historical accuracy are the chief components of Johnson's style.  In addition to researching relevant historical and technical data on U. S. Army Air Force training and combat operations during the period described in the book, Johnson spent many hours interviewing veterans who actually flew the Martin B-26 in combat.