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In The Air Warrior, book 2 of the Legacy of Honor trilogy, Sean embarks on a journey of physical and moral courage as he is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, completes pilot training in 1943, and is sent to England to fly B-17s with the 8th Army Air Force in WWII. Through Sean's eyes, readers experience firsthand the harrowing bombing missions over Europe, where he and his fellow aircrew comrades face horrific aerial combat. With his will to survive, Sean goes on to serve in the Air Force, fly harrowing missions in the Korean War, and participate in the Cold War, Cuban Missile Crisis, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. Along the way, he meets several historical figures, including General LeMay, Jimmy Doolittle, James Stewart, and Glen Miller. Despite the perils of war, Sean finds love and marriage with Ana, a young lady he meets while on leave, and they will have three sons to carry on the family's military legacy. This novel is like three books in one. If you enjoyed books like Unbroken and All the Light We Cannot See, you will be captivated by this heart-pounding tale of courage.

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"In Praise of ""Legacy of Honor: The Air Warrior - An Air War Saga"" A novel of wartime bombing missions that makes for gripping reading
""Freeland is an absolute master of flight-combat narrative; a decorated veteran of air combat in Vietnam, his ability to put the reader in the seat of a B-17 beset by German fighter planes and anti-aircraft fire is superb..."" - Kirkus ReviewS Though a fictional story, it is a riveting history lesson ""If you ever wondered why veterans of WWII were called the ""Greatest Generation,"" you will know after reading this book. Hard to put down once you start reading."" - John Smith ...a compelling, emotional, and powerful journey... ""We are let into the head and heart of Sean as we experience his life as a warrior pilot, his honorable military service, and his undying love for his family. Be prepared to feel as though you are in the co-pilot seat beside Sean."" - Linda Miller You fly with the heroes. Another work of art! ""The spectrum of emotions, narrated by the heroic protagonist, shifts the reader from observer to participant; you fly with the heroes. Another work of art! - Paulette Brown Great Story of Grace Under Pressure ""Mr. Freeland provides one of the best and most accurate descriptions of being a bomber pilot during war as well as an example of leadership under pressure I have ever read."" - James Harvey, Author of several WWII novels The wealth of information tied to the continuing story of one family keeps the reader interested and makes history more personal ""The Air Warrior, the second book in the Legacy of Honor trilogy, is an educational history of the American pilot in WWII, Korea, and the Cold War."" - Regina Loveridge Buckle your shoulder harness and chinstrap as you fly über-dangerous, white-knuckle bombing raids over Europe and North Korea ""This most entertaining and informative novel enriched my understanding and appreciation of the war efforts of the Greatest Generation, and the mass casualties they suffered."" - Jameson Gregg, Georgia Author of the Year and IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award Winner The Air Warrior took me on an emotional rollercoaster ""I felt I was in the seat behind Sean McCormick never knowing if this would be my last mission or whether I would get safely back on the ground! The Air Warrior resonates with the duty, courage, and convictions of people who gave of themselves..."" - Shawn Ireland What a terrific read - Skillfully researched and written! ""You won't want to stop reading this one. You'll experience life, emotions, action, and the horrors of aerial combat as Sean and the bomber crews experience them."" - John Woodward The author has woven historical facts and an encompassing military and family story into a very compelling book. ""The author's style is penetrating and straightforward, and you are pulled into the cockpit with Sean and the many [bombing] missions he flew.""--Babett McBain"

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Larry Freeland was born in Canton, Ohio. His father was an officer with the United States Air Force and his family lived on many Air Force Bases across this country. After graduating from High School at Ramey Air Force Base in Puerto Rico, he attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. After graduating in 1968 with a degree in mathematics and a concentration in finance, he joined the U.S. Army. He served one tour in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division as an Infantry Officer and helicopter pilot. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Medal, with 10 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze stars, the Bronze Star, and various other military service medals.Upon release from active duty in 1973, he returned to civilian life and pursued a career in the Financial Industry. During his professional career he continued his education earning graduate degrees in Management and Banking. He worked for 29 years in the Banking business with Trust Company of Georgia, C&S, now Bank of America, and Wachovia, now Wells Fargo. After retiring from banking, he worked as an independent Financial Consulate for 3 years in the Atlanta area and then worked as an instructor for 6 years with Lanier Technical College in their Management and Leadership development Program.He is now retired and lives in North Georgia. He stays involved in various activities, most notably those associated with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Veterans related organizations. He and his wife Linda, a retired schoolteacher, have two daughters, three Grandsons, and two Granddaughters. Nancy Laning, Publish Authority, 300 Colonial Center Parkway, Roswell, GA, 30076, www.publishauthority.com Raeghan Rebstock, Publish Authority, 300 Colonial Center Parkway, Roswell, GA, 30076, www.publishauthority.com

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