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  • The Dog Who Could Fly

  • The Incredible True Story of a WWII Airman and the Four-Legged Hero Who Flew at His Side
  • By: Damien Lewis
  • Narrated by: Derek Perkins
  • Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (812 ratings)

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The Dog Who Could Fly

By: Damien Lewis
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An instant hit in the UK, this is the true account of a German shepherd who was adopted by the Royal Air Force during World War II, joined in flight missions, and survived everything from crash-landings to parachute bailouts - ultimately saving the life of his owner and dearest friend. In the winter of 1939 in the cold snow of no-man's-land, two loners met and began an extraordinary journey that would turn them into lifelong friends. One was an orphaned puppy, abandoned by his owners as they fled Nazi forces. The other was a different kind of lost soul - a Czech airman bound for the Royal Air Force and the country that he would come to call home.

Airman Robert Bozdech stumbled across the tiny German shepherd - whom he named Ant - after being shot down on a daring mission over enemy lines. Unable to desert his charge, Robert hid Ant inside his jacket as he escaped. In the months that followed, the pair would save each other's lives countless times as they flew together with Bomber Command. And though Ant was eventually grounded due to injury, he refused to abandon his duty, waiting patiently beside the runway for his master's return from every sortie, and refusing food and sleep until they were reunited. By the end of the war Robert and Ant had become British war heroes, and Ant was justly awarded the Dickin Medal, the "Animal VC".

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Loved it!!!

The performance was great and the story kept me on the edge of my seat! I listened to it twice through.

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Stellar story, stellar dog!

Really awesome testament to man and dog! Enjoyed the history and the way it was told, really held my interest!

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Wonderful story

I absolutely loved this story about a pilot and his dog. It was very heartwarming and it made me cry.

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great story. I quite enjoyed it

who new a dog could be that loyal. quite an inspiring story. highly recommend it

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Great read. Hard to put down.

If you like WWII history and/or dogs.....this books for you. Great narrator too. Very enjoyable and fast listen.

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Remarkable loyalty and love

Damien Lewis brings Robert's and Antis' story to life making you feel as if you know them both! Excellent story and great narration.

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wonderful stor

Antus the dog's intelligence was amazing and his owner Robert's love of his dog was so heartwarming.

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wwII, bombers, dogs

this was an awesome story of dog and human loyalty. this is a great story for history buffs and dog lovers.

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Great Storey

Thoroughly enjoyed the book. I would recommend it those interested in WW II and the bond between man and dog.

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The Dog Who Could Fly

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The full title is actually The Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of a WWII Airman and the Four-Legged Hero Who Flew At His Side. The book is a chronology of events based on a rough manuscript created by a WWII veteran Czech airman Robert Bozdech. Damien Lewis obtained the manuscript from Bozdech’s family and this book is the results.

The story will be enjoyed by any dog lover. Tense at times, the story pulls at the heart describing the adventures of a dog and his master, the inexplicable devotion of human beings and animals.

Story … A bomber gunner, crashes his plane into the midst of a battle between the Germans and the French in 1939. The flyer, Robert Bozdech, finds and rescues a new-born German Shepherd puppy. The dog becomes a mascot in the RAF, a WWII hero, wounded in action more than once. But, he’s a dog. He also chases rabbits and sheep. Antis, the dog, is a bit of a bone-head when it comes to staying put sometimes. In some instances, the dog’s ability to mind as a wee puppy (stay and be quiet) saves his life. As an adult dog, behavior is more along the lines of 'I’m-going-to-be-at-my-master’s-side-no-matter-what.’ Ergo, gets himself and his owner into dangerous and sometimes, humorous, situations. But, loyalty … both that of the dog, and that of the man, makes this story an emotional and endearing read.

Narration … Read nicely by Derek Perkins and about ten hours of listening. Pacing and tempo is good. You’ll enjoy.

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