"Valor at Polebrook: The Last Flight of Ten Horsepower" is a book by authors Jeff Rogers and Rick School. It tells the true story of a B-17 bomber crew from World War II.

The book focuses on a specific B-17 bomber named "Ten Horsepower" and its crew. The narrative centers on a dramatic mission on February 20, 1944, during which the aircraft was severely damaged over Germany. The story highlights the incredible bravery and sacrifice of two of its crew members, Sergeant Archibald Mathies and 2nd Lieutenant Walter E. Truemper, who were both posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions.

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