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# Shot Down: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth

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Review: Courage in the Skies: A Remarkable WWII Survival Story - This is an awesome book. It offers a gripping and well-explained account of a World War II aircrew whose lives are forever changed after being shot down behind enemy lines. The author brings their ordeal to life with vivid detail, emotional depth, and a strong sense of historical authenticity. The narrative balances tense action with personal reflection, making it easy to connect with each member of the crew and understand the extraordinary courage they showed under unimaginable pressure. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply enjoy compelling true stories of resilience, this book delivers a powerful and memorable experience. Highly recommended.
Review: An Outstanding, hard to put down book. - I just finished reading this book. I found it to be a very well written researched book. A very hard book to put down. The many, many photos accompanying the story are extremely interesting. The book is written by the son of the pilot of the WWII B-17, the Susan Ruth, the main character in the book. The book goes into depth about from what the pilot training was like in the States, the transitioning to larger aircraft, joining up as a crew, joining a combat bomber command in England, to what the actual aerial combat in a B-17 in WWII was like. It also details what each crew-members duties were like along with a a short biography on each actual crew member. There is also actual comments from the German fighter pilots perspective, along with recollections from the very German fighter pilot who shot the Susan Ruth down, (who was also at the same time shot down by the Susan Ruth’s gunners) and what his life was like as a German fighter pilot. A lot of detail as well as WWII aviation history, something I really enjoyed reading being a career military flyer. The book also details what it was like for the French and Belgium people under German occupation, along with the resistant underground fighters. Many personal letters written by the crewmembers as well as from their loved ones back home give a unique outlook on what it was like from both sides of the ocean during the war. This book is very sobering, funny, interesting, and sad at times. An outstanding outlook into what combat flying in a B-17 was like in WWII. A great read. Highly recommend!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #525,779 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #123 in Military Aviation History (Books) #373 in Intelligence & Espionage History #3,402 in World War II History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,262) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.78 x 9 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 0986076015 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0986076015 |
| Item Weight  | 1.11 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 378 pages |
| Publication date  | February 8, 2017 |
| Publisher  | Sea Breeze Publishing LLC |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Courage in the Skies: A Remarkable WWII Survival Story
*by S***S on December 6, 2025*

This is an awesome book. It offers a gripping and well-explained account of a World War II aircrew whose lives are forever changed after being shot down behind enemy lines. The author brings their ordeal to life with vivid detail, emotional depth, and a strong sense of historical authenticity. The narrative balances tense action with personal reflection, making it easy to connect with each member of the crew and understand the extraordinary courage they showed under unimaginable pressure. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply enjoy compelling true stories of resilience, this book delivers a powerful and memorable experience. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Outstanding, hard to put down book.
*by R***Y on February 8, 2021*

I just finished reading this book. I found it to be a very well written researched book. A very hard book to put down. The many, many photos accompanying the story are extremely interesting. The book is written by the son of the pilot of the WWII B-17, the Susan Ruth, the main character in the book. The book goes into depth about from what the pilot training was like in the States, the transitioning to larger aircraft, joining up as a crew, joining a combat bomber command in England, to what the actual aerial combat in a B-17 in WWII was like. It also details what each crew-members duties were like along with a a short biography on each actual crew member. There is also actual comments from the German fighter pilots perspective, along with recollections from the very German fighter pilot who shot the Susan Ruth down, (who was also at the same time shot down by the Susan Ruth’s gunners) and what his life was like as a German fighter pilot. A lot of detail as well as WWII aviation history, something I really enjoyed reading being a career military flyer. The book also details what it was like for the French and Belgium people under German occupation, along with the resistant underground fighters. Many personal letters written by the crewmembers as well as from their loved ones back home give a unique outlook on what it was like from both sides of the ocean during the war. This book is very sobering, funny, interesting, and sad at times. An outstanding outlook into what combat flying in a B-17 was like in WWII. A great read. Highly recommend!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Son's Story About His Father's Service
*by J***N on September 14, 2015*

"Shot Down" chronicles the story of the B-17 "Susan Ruth" and its crew. Written by the son of the pilot, Howard Snyder, this book gives the reader an inside look at the Eighth Air Force as it grew from a small force to the greatest air armada of World War II. Snyder and his crew went through training in the United States before being sent overseas. Once in Great Britain, they were attached to the 369th squadron of the 306th bomb group. Missions over Germany soon followed. In February, 1944, the Susan Ruth was shot down by enemy fighters. This was the beginning of a seven month odyssey for Howard, who jumped from the burning plane along with eight others of the crew. Howard eventually joined the Belgian resistance to fight back against the Germans. With the help of numerous Belgian civilians, Howard managed to make it out alive. "Shot Down" is a fine book. Not only does author Steve Snyder tell his father's story, he also tells the story of the build-up of the Eighth Air Force. The reader not only learns about the bombing missions, but other ares, including flying in combat, training, and the problems faced while trying to return to base. I've read several books about the Eighth Air Force, and "Shot Down" is a worthy addition to its history. Highly recommended.

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