Consider the ideal Christmas gift for WWII enthusiasts: John Slemp’s award-winning book, “Bomber Boys – WWII Flight Jacket Art.” Unlike typical war books, this visually stunning coffee table book features over 100 jackets, each accompanied by personal stories of pilots, radio operators, and gunners who survived numerous missions. Suitable for middle-schoolers, this comprehensive record of A-2 flight jacket art has won multiple design awards and garnered over fifty 5-star reviews. The images humanize the war, offering a true understanding of the lives that inspired the art. The book includes jackets from prestigious museums and private collections, making it a 398-page treasure with chapters on care, collecting, and their influence on fashion. With praise for its stunning photography and in-depth research, it stands as a must-have for those interested in aviation, WWII, and U.S. history.
Photos – courtesy of John Slemp Photography ©
