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Delaware Master of the Air: Ray Firmani
FREE EVENT! (Please RSVP)
Huxley & Hiro Booksellers presents Delaware Master of the Air Ray Firmani at the Delaware Historical Society. Rare opportunity to meet a Delaware WWII Air Force Hero, who will be speaking together with his biographer Mitch Topal. We will also celebrate Wilmington’s designation as a World War II Heritage City!
Topal’s book is “a true story of combat, heroism, and love in World War II.” It recounts the history of Delawarean Raymond A. Firmani, a first-generation Italian-American who grew up in Wilmington, earned his wings as a B-17 pilot, flew twenty-five missions over Germany in World War II, and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. Following his service, Firmani returned to Delaware, where he raised a family with his beloved wife, Elaine, pursued a successful 46-year career with DuPont, and became a noted photographer.
Mitchell M. Topal has received numerous state and national communications awards for writing, graphic design, and media work. He currently serves as President of Delaware Press Association. Inspired by relatives who served in the US military, including his father, stepfather, and father-in-law, Mitch has long been a student of World War II history. Against All Odds: The Ray Firmani Story is his first book. In his free time, Mitch scuba dives, enjoys photography, and is an accomplished singer and guitarist.
Please RSVP here or register on the Delaware Historical Society
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