No Sweat

In "No Sweat," Frank Farrell tells us what it was like to be a B-29 Gunner in the Korean War, not just in general terms, but down to the smallest detail. While doing so he has filled his book with photos, illustrations, and news clippings that alone would make "No Sweat" well worth owning. Personally, "No Sweat" provided a rare research tool that I was able to draw from in writing "Black Tuesday Over Namsi." Farrell's section on "Shoran" was particularly valuable. From a crewmember's perspective there has probably never been a more comprehensive book written about B-29 operations in the Korean War.

"No Sweat" is a great book, written by Bud Farrell, who flew as a gunner the b-29 "No Sweat" during the Korean War (1952 - 53.) It is not often that you get a combat aviation perspective from a member of the crew rather than from a member of the command flight deck. Farrell has the unusual talent of being able to bring you into his world of the early 50's and US Air Force by providing insights and perspectives of basic and flight training; the customs and mores of the Air Force crew hierarchy; the fear and boredom of combat missions; flight characteristics of the B-29; and finally, what awaited him on the home front. He provides a lot of detail but still managers to keep it interesting and flowing. If you are an aviation history buff, especially of the B-29, you need to read this book; you will not be disappointed.

Dad loved it!!!!