Author Topic: Christmas "Stocking Stuffer" Book (Read 816 times)

Toad · « **on:** November 20, 2001, 08:51:00 AM »

I just finished "Target of Opportunity: Tales and Contrails of The Second World War" by L/C R.A. "Dick" Hewitt, 78th FG, 82 FS, 8
8th AF.

I had the very great pleasure of meeting Dick when he and some buddies from the 44-B Pilot Training Class held part of their reunion at my CAF squadron hangar. We took these guys for rides again in the PT-19 after they had been out of those seats for 57 years. What great fun and a great day!

Anyway, Dick gave me a copy of his book. It's light easy reading of only 162 pages (I was wishing it was longer) but very interesting. Covers his WW2 career from enlistment until the end of the war, flying Jugs and Mustangs with the 78th.

It's a relaxed tale of how things really were and what they did. Very little excessive tall tale telling.

In short, a great read, insightful with respect to the everyday "how it really happened" events.

Go here for more info and ordering details:

Target Of Opportunity

the book is about halfway down the page.

Enjoy! I sure did.

K West · « **Reply #1 on:** November 20, 2001, 01:41:00 PM »

Thanks for the heads up.........!

Westy

AKDejaVu · « **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2001, 01:45:00 PM »

Dammit Toad! Don't tell us... tell our wives!

AKDejaVu

Hangtime · « **Reply #3 on:** November 20, 2001, 02:36:00 PM »

Deja... are you trying to get a book or get yer wife laid?

AKDejaVu · « **Reply #4 on:** November 20, 2001, 02:41:00 PM »

Hangtime,

A little trick to remember for your next marriage:

Women don't like to be told what to get you by you. They like to be told by others what to get you. That way they can pretend like they are super in tune with you and simply know the right gift to get their mate.

AKDejaVu

Toad · « **Reply #5 on:** November 20, 2001, 03:12:00 PM »

OK, Deja. Have her give me a call.

BTW, this "book" is more like a big pamphlet. It's softcover and about 6x8" and only about 167 pages. It's a quick read, but interesting. He just tells what happened to him without much embellishment.

I don't know what he's charging but it should be very reasonable. Like I said, a great stocking stuffer.

BTW, Dick claims two Me-262's that he followed down from the bomber stream and caught in the pattern. Unfortunately, his gun camera jammed and his wingman got shot down by flak. No confirmation.

funkedup · « **Reply #6 on:** November 20, 2001, 03:23:00 PM »

Thanks Toad!

Another great little "stocking suffer" or "bathroom book" is Sky Battles by Alfred Price. It's short stories about various small engagements. One story each from just about every conflict in the 20th century.

Toad · « **Reply #7 on:** November 27, 2001, 02:47:00 PM »

Hi all,

I wrote to Dick and asked him what the price was and for the address.

Here's what he said:

"I offer my Book, "Target of Opportunity" at 19.95 which includes all
packaging, tax and postage. If more than one is shipped, I reduce cost to
18.00 for each extra book and that also includes everything. ie: 2 shipped
to same address = $37.95

Just a quick word on the Book. I subtitle it "Tales and Contrails of the 2nd
WW.

Takes you from Cadets thru Combat; I flew both P47's and P51's for a total of
over 440 hours from '43-'45 with the 8th AF out of Duxford England w/the 78th
Fighter Gr.

I am approaching Printing #3 & reviews to date have been overwhelming. "nuff
said; you gotta read this one.

email or write me at 726 E 1485 Rd.,
Lawrence, KS; 66046

Thanks, Lt. Col. Dick Hewitt

<rahew2.com@juno.com>

mietla · « **Reply #8 on:** November 27, 2001, 03:03:00 PM »

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Originally posted by funkedup:
Another great little "stocking suffer" or "bathroom book" is Sky Battles by Alfred Price. It's short stories about various small engagements. One story each from just about every conflict in the 20th century.

Mike,
I bought it in Dayton to read on a plane going back home. Like it a lot. Thanks for the recomendation.