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Gregvan · 29 October 2006, 12:49 PM

Hi There,

Taffy wrote one more book "King of Air Fighters", a hagiographic biography of his friend and mentor, "Mick" Mannock. All three books contain similar passages and themes, but they all reveal aspects of Taffy's own career, accomplishments and attitudes. He was a superb fighter pilot in his own right. He was very pro-Mannock, and anti-Bishop and anti-Richthofen. His books are a ripping good read, but I treat much of his stuff with a bit of healthy skepticism.

Personally, I think Ginger was Taffy in another life...

Greg

29 October 2006, 12:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gregvan Forum Ace of Aces Contributor Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: St. Charles, Iowa Posts: 3,626	One More Book Hi There, Taffy wrote one more book "King of Air Fighters", a hagiographic biography of his friend and mentor, "Mick" Mannock. All three books contain similar passages and themes, but they all reveal aspects of Taffy's own career, accomplishments and attitudes. He was a superb fighter pilot in his own right. He was very pro-Mannock, and anti-Bishop and anti-Richthofen. His books are a ripping good read, but I treat much of his stuff with a bit of healthy skepticism. Personally, I think Ginger was Taffy in another life... Greg __________________ Greg VanWyngarden