Photographic Book on Bomber Jackets a must have for WWII Devotees

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Oct 24, 2023, 08:17 ET

ATLANTA, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The perfect Christmas gift for your WWII devotee is award-winning photographer, John Slemp's new book Bomber Boys – WWII Flight Jacket Art. This is not a book of generals, strategy, and stats. It is a stunningly beautiful coffee table book showcasing over 100 jackets each complete with the personal stories of the pilots, the radio operators, and gunners that survived upwards to 35 missions over enemy fire as told by the airman and the art on the back of their jackets.

Bomber Boys - WWII Flight Jacket Art by John Slemp presents over 100 A-2 jackets in archival quality, each telling parts of the journey by the airmen who wore them.

Lewis Herron Heaven Scent Jacket from the 100th Bomb Group of the Mighty 8th U.S. Army Air Corp. (PRNewsfoto/John Slemp Photography)

Suitable for middle-schoolers, winner of multiple design awards, and over fifty 5-start reviews, Slemp has masterfully created the most comprehensive visual record of A-2 flight jacket art ever produced.

For those not familiar with the U.S. Army Air Corp, that launched the cool factor of bomber jackets for generations, the images are so touchable they humanize the war and bring a true understanding of the lives that inspired the art.

Bomber Boys – WWII Flight Jacket Art includes:

Jackets from the Smithsonian Air and Space, National Museum of the United States Air Force, and the 390^thMemorial Museum among others.
27 Jackets from private collections including rare artifacts.
The book is 12x12 in size at 398-pages.
Index with chapters on care, collecting and their influence on fashion.

Over 50+ Five Star Reviews:
"This book is magnificent. The photography is stunning and the research into both the history of WWII aviation and the backgrounds of the brave crew members make the book a treasure that should receive national attention."

"What a great book. John Slemp captured every aspect of the men who wore these jackets turned works of art. His photographs are stunning and the story with each jacket proves these heroes are the greatest generation. If you're into aviation history, WWII history, or US history this is a must have book."

Shop Local: The book is available at these museums with proceeds benefitting the museum. The book will be the basis for an exhibition at the Military Aviation Museum in Virgina Beach opening November.

For Media:
Electronic copies, photographs, excerpts, and video promotional clips are available.
ISBN 979-8-9865169-0-5. 5,000 copies comprise the first edition. Printed in the U.S.A.

SOURCE John Slemp Photography