The book written by Ms. Benson is a biographical work of fiction, relating the life story of her husband, Earl Benson, a former aerial gunner on B-17s in Europe during WWII. While fictionalized, the book does accurately reflect Mr. Benson's real life experiences as a youngster growing up during the Depression, as well as his service to his country, including his time spent as a POW in Germany after his aircraft was shot down by enemy fighters.
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