Howard Snyder And The Legendary B-17 'susan Ruth' Crew
 

A Sky Ablaze. A Crew Bound by Brotherhood. A War That Would Change Their Lives Forever.
February 8, 1944. A sky filled with fire, steel, and relentless enemy fighters. In the cockpit of the B-17 Susan Ruth, Howard Snyder fights to keep his bomber in the air as flak and gunfire rip through the fuselage. His crew-ten young men, bound by duty and brotherhood-face a terrible truth: their plane is going down. But for Howard, the battle is far from over. Captured in Nazi-occupied Belgium, he is thrust into a deadly game of survival, hunted by the Gestapo, aided by the brave Belgian Resistance, and ultimately forced to make a choice-stay hidden or fight back.
This is not just another World War II story. Howard Snyder and the Legendary B-17 'Susan Ruth' Crew takes you beyond the cockpit, beyond the battlefield, and into the hearts and minds of those who lived through the unthinkable. Through detailed research, survivor accounts, and a gripping narrative, Alexander Reich brings their heroic journey to life.
Why This Book Is a Must-Read:

• A True Story of Grit and Survival - Follow Howard Snyder's incredible journey from pilot to fugitive, navigating enemy territory with only his wits and the kindness of strangers to keep him alive.
• A Brotherhood Tested by War - Learn about the Susan Ruth crew, their final fateful mission, and the unbreakable bonds that defined them.
• The Untold Heroism of the Belgian Resistance - Discover the civilians who risked everything to protect downed Allied airmen from capture and execution.
• First-Hand Accounts and Unparalleled Research - Based on real war diaries, interviews, and historical records, this book delivers an authentic and immersive experience.
• A Tribute to the Greatest Generation - Their bravery, sacrifice, and resilience ensured the world would never forget the cost of freedom.