Wings Of Gold Aces Book 1

The Aces is the story of German pilot Herman Goldstein who emigrates to the U.S. and forms an air transport business which rockets to the forefront of the industry. First in an epic, three-volume series tracing an unforgettable family's rise to the top of American aviation.

The Aces is the story of German pilot Herman Goldstein who emigrates to the U.S. and forms an air transport business which rockets to the forefront of the industry. First in an epic, three-volume series tracing an unforgettable family's rise to the top of American aviation.

In control of the powerful firm of Gold Aviation, the Gold family faces the challenges and trails of the postwar years.

Wings of Gold is a unique contribution to the history of Naval aviation. The book sets out the almost day-to-day experiences and reactions of a cadet who went through the training program at its peak during World War II. An emphasis on training per se is missing in virtually all books dealing with the war; in this account training is the focus of interest. In contrast with official histories, this is a story of how it was, rather than how it was supposed to be. It chronicles failures as well as successes, frustrations as well as achievements. Beginning with an introduction treating the history of Naval aviation training, it focuses upon the personal experiences of an individual cadet preparing for war. In both the introduction and the personal letters that form the body of the book, the authors have kept both the home front and the battle front in sight. While millions of Americans underwent military training during World War II, only now is the survival, compilation, and publication of their correspondence becoming the concern of historians. This book should encourage that process.

"The men whose images and stories are told in Wings of Valor reflect the courage and determination it takes to get no less than five "kills" in aerial combat and return from each mission alive. They distinguished themselves as Navy, Marine, U.S. Army Air Corps, and Air Force pilots who had the courage to pursue their enemy with aggression, agility, and precision. Wings of Valor immortalizes eighty-two men for their bravery during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam."--Provided by publisher.