Jungle Ace: The Story of One of the USAAF's Great Fighter Leaders, Col. Gerald R. Johnson

The story revolves around a young and accomplished full colonel in the US Army Air Forces, who, after surviving multiple perilous combat tours, mysteriously vanishes during a courier mission in adverse weather conditions. This disappearance occurs just a month after World War II's conclusion and shortly before he was set to return home to his family. The narrative explores themes of loss, the unpredictability of war, and the impact of conflict on personal lives.