John F. Holman's Wartime Experience and Motivation for Writing His Memoir

John F. Holman, a decorated U.S. Army Air Forces pilot, shared his experiences of flying 34 combat missions over Europe during World War II. Initially hesitant, Holman's involvement in various historical programs and his interactions with a local military museum led to the documentation of his wartime stories. His co-author, Jared Frederick, recognized the significance of Holman's narratives, prompting them to collaborate on the memoir 'Into the Cold Blue, My World War II Journeys with the mighty eighth Air Force'.