Bailout Over Normandy

A Flyboy's Adventures with the French Resistance and Other Escapades in Occupied France

By: Ted Fahrenwald

Narrated by: Corey M. Snow

A daredevil pilot in the famed 352nd Fighter Squadron, the author of this remarkable memoir bailed out of his burning Mustang two days after D-Day and was launched on a thrilling adventure on the ground in Occupied France.

After months living and fighting with the French Resistance, Fahrenwald was captured by the Wehrmacht, interrogated as a spy, and interned in a POW camp-and made a daring escape just before his deportation to Germany. Nothing diminished this pilot's talent for spotting the ironic humor in even the most aggravating or dangerous situations - nor his penchant for extracting his own improvised and sometimes hilarious version of justice.

A suspenseful World War II account and an outrageously witty tale of daring and friendship, this book brings to vivid life the daily bravery, mischief, and intrigues of fighter pilots, Resistance fighters, and other Allies in the air and on the ground.

©2012 Madelaine Fahrenwald (P)2016 Tantor

Critic reviews

"A fascinating memoir, discovered by the author's daughter after his death." World War II Magazine

Unbelievable

I really had trouble accepting all the close calls and the average German soldier being as dumb as a box of rocks.

Great storytelling

Real and authentic, classic American story. Delivery was compelling and very well done. I did not want the book to end.

An Audiobook Masterpiece

Absolutely captivating story backed by the best narration I’ve ever heard. I was on the edge of my seat each time the author was approached by German soldiers. I couldn’t stop listening. Narration is the best I’ve ever heard. Mr. Corey M. Snow adds incredible depth with scores of convincing and entertaining voices. Truly outstanding audiobook.

Best WWII book ever!!

I can't even tell you how much I loved this book!! The author is so good that I believed that it had to be written by someone else but I personally know the author's Niece and she assured me that it was written by her Uncle Ted. His descriptions are incredible and incredibly sad and scary. What our soldiers went through, I am so sorry and so grateful. You will never regret purchasing this. it's one that I will definitely listen to again. The only thing that bothered me was the narrator was pretty bad at the accents but very easy to overlook.

A Different Perspective

Boy it’s sure good that Ted’s daughter had this book published. I have read numerous WWII books and none from the perspective of escape and evasion to this degree.
Also, not in such a hilarious manner, which is astonishing given the gravity of the situations he faced. Quite a character. It’s a must read.