Mary Bracho, author of twenty historical novels, is the daughter of Squadron 13 pilot, Donald Frentz. She says working on the Flying Boat stories with her dad and his wartime colleagues has given her a new appreciation for a generation who fought with a quiet courage that has characterized their lives.
By: Mary Bracho The PB2Y Coronados-massive, four-engine seaplanes known as the "Big Flying Boats"-were the ride of choice for dignitaries in the Pacific during WWII.