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Arriving On My Front Porch This Morning

April 29, 2023 · in News · 21 · 545

Nice way to start the day.

Step outside to check the weather forecast against personal experience (we definitely now have Spring after the longest winter I remember in 50 years here in L.A.) and I almost tripped over the box sitting on the porch right in front of the door.

It turned out to be the first six Author's Proof Copies of the new book, which will be released on May 21.

"A Clean Sweep: VIII Fighter Command Against The Luftwaffe 1942-45"

Foreword by my friend BGEN Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson, the last living VIII Fighter Command Ace (102 next month). Bud recommends from experience that all we guys who don't drink enough water get with the program and be sure to drink three pints a day. "If you do that, you'll like life better if you make it this far."

It's the biggest (180,000 words) and thus most expensive book yet.

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  1. You’re killing me Tom(@tcinla)!
    I’m just finishing up “Tidal Wave” and fixing to start your Korean War series.
    Another one to put in the kindle queue.
    Keep up the good work,
    Rick

  2. @tcinla - Fantastic Tom! I definitely need to follow General Anderson's advice. I'm quite positive I don't drink enough water.

  3. Congratulations Tom!

  4. Personally speaking, definitely looking forward to catch your new title in a book shop or elsewhere. Can’t wait to read it, perhaps during the summer vacations

  5. Congratulations on your latest publication, Tom! Great cover. Looks like an exciting read.

  6. Congratulations Tom!
    My kids thank you also - no need to ask me what I want for Fathers Day 2023.

  7. Great news! I can’t wait.

  8. The Royal Air Force Fighter Command started fighting the Germans in 1939.

  9. Super nice, congratulation Tom!

  10. Congaratulations on this publishing, Tom @tcinla
    I'm definitely going to put it on my birthday wishlist.

  11. Looking forward to getting a copy of that Tom 👍

  12. Congratulations Tom !

  13. My favorite author, my favorite subject...life is good!
    Thanks Tom.

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    Walt said on May 1, 2023

    Tom, congratulations on another publication. I have wanted to write a book for modelers for a number of years now, but always seem to never have the time. I have a few ideas started but between my 50 hour work week, house work, three vintage cars, models and caring for my wife I always seem to put writing at the end of the list of things to do. I am thankful for authors like you that continue to write and keep alive the history of our past, and the accomplishments of the brave men and women of this country.

  15. Great to see “Clean Sweep” is now available at last, Tom @tcinla. Congratulations! Must be a real boost to see this out print after such a rough year.

  16. Looks like a great read. Add to library, asap.
    So much to know on ww2. Books over videos. Much preferred.

  17. Way to go Tom! I'll add it to my gift list (birthday, Father's Day, Christmas, "I'm in need of a good read" day, etc.)!

  18. Congratulations, Tom! Will there be an audio version of the book?

  19. Congratulations on another winner!

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