61: Steve Snyder Author of SHOT DOWN, True Stories Behind the 'Masters of the Air'
Update: 2025-05-03
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On this episode of The Infernal Machine I speak with Steve Snyder, award winning author of "SHOT DOWN: The True Story of Pilot Howard Snyder and the Crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth."
SHOT DOWN is set during World War II in Europe and tells the compelling stories of each member of a ten-man B-17 bomber crew. Their plane, piloted by the author's father, was shot down by German fighters over the French/Belgium border on February 8, 1944.
The book recounts the distinct and remarkable experiences of the crew members. Some perished, others were captured and became prisoners of war, while some evaded capture and were missing in action for months before finally returning to England. It also highlights the bravery of the Belgian people who risked their lives to aid them.
Listen as Steve recounts his father's story- a true Master of the Air and member of our Greatest Generation. For history lovers and aviation enthusiasts, SHOT DOWN is a must read.
SHOT DOWN is set during World War II in Europe and tells the compelling stories of each member of a ten-man B-17 bomber crew. Their plane, piloted by the author's father, was shot down by German fighters over the French/Belgium border on February 8, 1944.
The book recounts the distinct and remarkable experiences of the crew members. Some perished, others were captured and became prisoners of war, while some evaded capture and were missing in action for months before finally returning to England. It also highlights the bravery of the Belgian people who risked their lives to aid them.
Listen as Steve recounts his father's story- a true Master of the Air and member of our Greatest Generation. For history lovers and aviation enthusiasts, SHOT DOWN is a must read.
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