“It is important to understand what this book is and what it is not. “Final Cut” is not a history of the development of the B-17. It is, however, a highly detailed chronicle of the life of the bomber *after* the War, something very few other books cover. It is not a coffee table book with glossy pictures; none are in color. It’s not eye candy. Rather, it’s something much more substantial, an expertly researched chronology of those lucky few survivors. It is a book for die-hard fans of the Boeing B-17, those of us nerdy enough to want to know about those 48 airplanes. My five-star rating is an indication that I count myself among those B-17 geeks.”

“This was a present to my Dad. He is currently flying around on one of these birds. He was very impressed with the book. Can’t get much more of a professional opinion than that.”

"For those fleshing out their B-17 reference shelves, the post-war service of the Flying Fortress is an important aspect of the bomber's career. The must have references on this ear include Scott Thompson's Final Cut: The Post-War B-17 Flying Fortress and Survivors."