It Is Our Duty to Remember
World War II author Steve Snyder tells the remarkable story of his father, Howard Snyder, a B-17 pilot stationed in England during World War II. On February 8, 1944, his plane, the B-17 Susan Ruth, was shot down over the French-Belgian border after a mission to bomb Frankfurt, Germany.
INTERVIEW with Susan Ruth Pilot, Howard Snyder
WWII DOCUMENTARY
After being shot down over occupied Belgium on February 8, 1944, Howard Snyder survived seven months behind enemy lines, evading capture with help from courageous members of the Belgian Resistance.
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The book tells the true story of events leading up to and after that harrowing day. Of the ten-man crew, some died, some ended up in prison camps, and some evaded capture. What makes SHOT DOWN unique is the varied and detailed story of what happened to each crew member, particularly Howard Snyder, whose World War II survival and evasion story included seven months missing in action and the courage of the Belgian Resistance members who helped him evade capture.
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Winner of 20 book awards, the hardcover book has more than 200 time period photographs of the people who were involved and the places where their stories took place. The eBook has 24 photos.”
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Meet Steve Snyder, World War II Author
Meet award-winning author Steve Snyder and discover how his father’s B-17 story inspired SHOT DOWN, his research into the Eighth Air Force and World War II, and his commitment to preserving these stories for future generations.
Letters, Documents, Directories
Explore wartime letters, documents, directories, and Howard Snyder’s personal cockpit diary from his B-17 missions, along with records surrounding the shootdown of the Susan Ruth.
Watch the Documentary
Watch the award-winning documentary about B-17 pilot Howard Snyder, the crew of the Susan Ruth, their 1944 shootdown, and Howard’s seven-month survival and evasion behind enemy lines.
World War II Movies, TV Series, Videos
Explore World War II movies, television series, and videos selected for history enthusiasts, researchers, students, and families interested in learning more about the people and events of World War II.
MEET STEVE SNYDER — AUTHOR, SPEAKER & WWII RESEARCHER
