On a frigid winter afternoon at the height of the Cold War, a Strategic Air Command B-52 Stratofortress departed Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee, Massachusetts for a routine training mission. Hours later, the aircraft’s smoking wreckage lay scattered across a snow-encased mountainside in Maine’s desolate North Woods. This gripping account chronicles the events and aftermath of that fateful day as revealed by the men who miraculously survived and the families of those who perished.
From a local: "I have read this book and can assure you it covers every detail on this most significant Greenville and national event. If you are an aviation buff, history buff or wonder about the Greenville B-52 crash site sacred ground you will want this book on your shelf. If you are an old timer in the area you will recognize many of the names involved in the rescue."
About the author
Joseph R. Wax served eleven years as a physician in the United States Navy Medical Corps. FINAL MISSION The North Woods represents the first book by this award-winning medical researcher, educator, and author. He resides in Maine where he cares for women with complicated pregnancies.
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Final Mission book
It’s written very well and interested my husband from the start. Can’t wait for him to finish it so I can read it. Yes we would recommend this book.
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Final Mission
What an interesting read. Been to the site many times and this book fills in many aspects I’ve never heard of.
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Final Mission the North Woods
i bought this book for my husband. He really enjoyed reading it.
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Book gift
I bought this book for Bob Giroux, who was born & raised in Greenville, for Valentine’s Day. He is enjoying the book & as soon as he is done reading it, I will!
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Incredible Read
Very well written! Couldn't put it down. It was nice to "hear" more of the back story to a place that we truly treasure.
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Final Mission, The North Woods
If you have the slightest bit of interest in the plane crash on Elephant Mountain, you need this book! Very informative!
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Final Mission - Great Read!
I couldn't put this book down! If you have ever been to the crash site, or plan to go, it is a must read. Nice job for telling the story and giving the rest of us a glimpse into the details. I live near Westover so I was immediately intrigued by the story.
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FANTASTIC SERVICE & FAST SHIPPING!!!!!
Well, I cannot review this book, as my father found out I purchased it AND HE STOLE IT!!! He wanted to read it first!!!! HOW RUDE!!!!
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Book came complete with great photos!
Haven't started it yet; looking forward!
