Broken Wings

WWI Fighter Ace’s Story of Escape and Survival from a German POW Camp

By: War History Journals

Narrated by: Doug Greene

Hero WWI fighter pilot shot down and captured.

With an engaging and authentic retelling of his experiences as an escaped prisoner of war, this gripping account details the life and struggles of a captured pilot in 1917 Europe.

Lieutenant John Ryan couldn’t wait to see action in WWI. He joined up with the British colors out of Canada. As one of several American pilots in the Royal Flying Corps before the US joined the war, he earned his wings and became an ace through fierce air battles over the skies of Germany.

After getting shot down twice behind enemy lines, Lieutenant Ryan recounts the trials, tragedies, and tribulations of 72 days on the run behind enemy lines. These events are so incredible, you don’t dare stop listening.

If you like authentic accounts of astonishing stories set in World War One, then you won’t want to miss Broken Wings: WWI Fighter Ace’s Story of Escape and Survival from a German POW Camp. Click on the "buy now" button to get the audiobook today.

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Great period read.

I am an history buff, especially of the 20th century wars. Once again, the Greatest Generation shines through this fine book. I highly recommend this story to fellow history buffs.

Too short

Would have liked more details of the flying and the escape. Other than that, excellent story.

Gripping

This is a gripping story about extreme survival. It is told convincingly and with true feeling. I would recommend it to anyone interested in World War One history.

This is my favorite prisoner story I’ve ever listened too.

POW stories aren’t generally my cup of tea but I’ve read and listened to some. Being that I love military history, it comes with the territory. Be that as it may, I really liked this one. The story has this nonchalant carefreeness that I’ve never heard before. Most aviators later in history were professionals. The fliers in WW1 were kids seeking adventure and it shows. The character in this story just seems to lack any of the heavy emotions you seen in POW stories. He’s daring, brave enough to try it and just dumb luck happens to see him through a couple dangerous situations for sure. I really admired this kids story. He was very brave. This review might seem rambling, but I’m trying to capture what I felt listening to this one. It’s different. It really is. Give it a listen.

I requested a copy of this book for free in exchange for a review.

engaging

The cadence of the narration and the narrator's voice provided a pleasant and enjoyable listening experience. The story about this airman is intriguing and very interesting. Thank you to Story Origin and the author for providing a copy of this audio book for my listening pleasure. The opinions expressed here are my own honest opinions expressed voluntarily.