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Kidd Hofer-- The Last of the Screwball Aces

The story of Ralph K. Hofer and the 4th Fighter Group in WWII

by Troy White

Follow the escapades of this great ace as he blazes a swathe across Western Europe!

Find out what really happened on his last mission that brought his life to a mysterious end!

Here's what people are saying about it...

"This is the last and final story of Kidd Hofer. Also the most important book on a US ace to emerge in some time. Here Hofer is given his rightful place in aerial history. One has to admire a pilot who flew in an orange and blue football jersey and did victory rolls over his base with half of his rudder shot off!. A great read that no WWII 8th AF buff miss. An excellent and needed first book by Troy White. Hopefully many more will follow." Garry Fry author of Debden Eagles , Escort to Berlin and Eagles of Duxford: The 78th Fighter Group in World War II

"I finished reading your book last week and thoroughly enjoyed it. You have done a fantastic bit of research and it shows. I'll recommend it to everyone." Tom Ivie official historian of the 352nd Fighter Group and prolific author. His most recent book is Spitfires And Yellow Tail Mustangs: The 52nd Fighter Group In World War Two

"I received your book in good order and I’ve read it from cover to cover. It is indeed excellent!!! Your writing is so descriptive that I felt like I had flown the missions, shot down the e/a and dodged their guns!" Cynthia Wolfe

"Excellent job! I really like what I see and want to congratulate you on a superlative recognition of the elusive free spirit of the 4th FG. Blakeslee still says he was beyond all control. Please accept my best wishes. Hope this is only the first of many literary efforts." Bill Hess official historian of the American Fighter Aces Association and author of over 40 books including his most recent 'Down to Earth' Strafing Aces of the Eighth Air Force

"Salem Rep" © 2002 Troy White, Oil on Canvas, 19" x 33" SOLD

"Kidd Hofer-- the Last of the Screwball Aces" has over 225 photos and illustrations

Books are in stock and ready for shipment!

Price: $29.95 plus $15 for Airmail shipping to the USA, Canada or Europe

"Kidd Hofer - Last of the Screwball Aces" not only covers the life and times of Lt. Ralph Kidd Hofer and but also chronicles his legendary comrades in arms of the 4th Fighter Group. The book is set against the backdrop of pivotal air battles that were fought in the skies over Nazi occupied Europe during 1943 and 1944 in order to wrench air superiority away from the Luftwaffe and seal the fate of Hitler's Third Reich.

With his long hair and football jersey, "Kidd" Hofer stands out as one of the most memorable characters in the 8th Air Force.

After serving in the RCAF Hofer transferred to the 4th Fighter Group in September of 1943 and promptly destroyed an Me 109 on his first mission! He went on to become one of the highest scorers in the 4th with a combined score of 29 victories (15 air and 14 ground).

The large 8.5"x11" card cover book is 200 pages long and features first hand accounts of the European air war told through combat reports, Squadron and Group records, contemporary interviews and recollections. With over 225 photos and illustrations (many published here for the first time) this book is sure to be a welcome addition to the library of any aviation or history buff.

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Kidd at the helm of his "Salem Representative"

Captain Don Gentile

F/O Ralph Hofer in the cockpit of "Susan III" in the fall of 1943.

Cover art of the book features the painting "The Kidd", limited edition prints of this image are available.

When you purchase a copy of "Kidd Hofer-- The Last of the Screwball Aces" you'll get 20% off the price

of any of Troy White's limited edition prints, just ask!

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