Live Bait: WWII Memoirs of an Undefeated Fighter Ace
By: Clayton Kelly Gross
This is the story of Clayton Kelly Gross, based on his memoirs as an undefeated fighter ace during World War II. Air Cadet Gross flew in over 100 combat missions in a P-51 Mustang warbird he dubbed "Live Bait" after a successful mission.
Gross' victory and valor in battle earned him a Silver Star, a Distinguished Flying Cross, and he was discharged as a Captain. This is his story of air battles over Europe and his life between deadly duels.