Over the Hump
Author | : William H. Tunner |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 2009-06-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 1437912850 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781437912852 |
Rating | : 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Over the Hump by : William H. Tunner
Download or read book Over the Hump written by William H. Tunner and published by . This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The memoirs of Lieutenant General William H. Tunner, a key leader in the development of military airlift from World War II through 1960. He recounts major challenges of his career: organizing the aircraft ferrying effort of World War II, flying the "Hump" route of supply from India to China, managing the Berlin Airlift in 1948 and 1949, and commanding the Combat Cargo Command of Far East Air Forces in the crucial early months of the Korean War. Photos.