"This book tells the story of American airman Gerald E. Sorensen who was shot down over Nazi occupied Belgium in May of 1944. It tells of his education and military service, his evasion of capture, his experience in the Resistance, and his impact on those he left behind"-- Provided by publisher.

Family, faith and fatherland -- Aviation cadet -- A wartime romance -- Jerry's air war -- The underground -- King, law and liberty -- The summer of 1944 -- Brothers in arms -- Farewell -- The legacy -- Epilogue -- Appendix: AOMDA Belgium.