"Lt. Elsie Ott's historic, top-secret aeromedical evacuation mission in January of 1943 helped pave the way for a dramatic change in how wounded soldiers received vital medical care. Lt. Ott was given the task of transporting five severely wounded and ill soldiers from Karachi, India to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. During this grueling journey, she and her patients faced German fighter planes, guerilla snipers, altitude challenges, logistical complications, and more."-- Provided by publisher.

"No Use Worrying" -- "All Her Fault" -- Sabotage! -- Boom Boom -- Moments of Relief -- Forget the Parachutes -- No Firing Squad Today -- Under Fire -- Pirates -- Farewell, Able Mabel -- A Big Gamble -- "Why Us?" -- Roadblocks -- "Hold Your Breath" -- Vindications.