The Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of a WWII Airman and the Four-Legged Hero Who Flew At His Side

"The Dog Who Could Fly" is the remarkable true story of a rescued dog who ended up a decorated war hero. Author Damien Lewis did extensive research to learn about the dog Antis and his Czech master Robert, meeting with Robert's children and culling information from a never-published memoir that Robert had written about his exploits with Antis.

The book combines thrilling scenes of World War II air battles with heartwarming stories of Antis's devotion to Robert. Dog lovers will love this book, as there are moments scattered throughout when we are treated to Antis's inner thoughts.

Well-written and well-researched, this book was a delight that I couldn't put down.

An amazing story of a dog named Antis, simply told. So exciting that I almost read it in one sitting. Any one of the adventures described in these chapters could have been expanded into an entire book if the author had the luxury to delve more deeply into the details, however, the lengthy span of heroic acts required a style more like Hemingway than Proust. This book would make a great action movie, or it could be turned into a wonderful TV mini-series.

A true love story between a dog and his man. Antis was a truly remarkable dog -- intelligent, stubborn, incredibly loyal. Robert was a Polish patriot fighting to free his country from the Nazis. You forget sometimes how young the fighters were.

In the bitter cold of winter 1939, Czech airman Robert Bozdech's (1912-1980) twin-seater Potez 630 aircraft is shot down in no-man's-land. Finding shelter in a nearby abandoned house, he discovers a tiny abandoned puppy. Unable to leave the puppy to starve to death, Robert places him inside his jacket before they are rescued by French troops. What follows is a story about the fierce bond between man and dog that sees them both fly dangerous missions and survive more than one near miss. Both save the life of the other on several occasions. An interesting story.

Great book. Especially if you like WWII books. Unfortunately I was spoiled with his other book Judy which is so amazingly good book, it makes all other books look less. If you like history, and you like dogs, you will love this book. And maybe you should read this one first, and then Judy :-)

Great book. Especially if you like WWII books. Unfortunately I was spoiled with his other book Judy which is so amazingly good book, it makes all other books look less. If you like history, and you like dogs, you will love this book. And maybe you should read this one first, and then Judy :-)

A little Anthropomorphism, anyone?

Dog lovers will not be bothered, although the repetition my weary them a bit.

Lovely and true dog story. If I could just rate it as a "dog story", it would get 4 stars.