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Sunrise Homeland
Sunrise Homeland weaves a captivating tale of friendship and spirit of adventure against the backdrop of 1920's Long Island. World War One troop-transport ship SS Tuscania is torpedoed by a German U-Boat, and young U.S. Army Pursuit pilot, Damian Fitzgerald's life takes an unexpected turn. Thrown into the waters off Scotland, Damian's harrowing experience leads him to a fateful encounter with nurse Olivia Burton and childhood friend Lawrence Sperry. Despite facing permanent injury and the end of his flying career, Damian finds new purpose and camaraderie through Sperry's innovative ventures. As a post war period of great technological change and aviation innovation emerges, Sunrise Homeland paints a vivid picture of rural Long Island at the cusp of change and invites readers to explore the island's rich history and enduring spirit. Published 2024 by Amazon.
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Peter McHale was born and raised on Long Island. He graduated from Wellington C. Mepham H.S. in Bellmore, NY, and Villanova University. Peter joined the military services as a US Naval Officer where he was a Surface Warfare Officer (ship driver) and a US Navy Pilot. His expertise included Electronic Warfare and Signals Intelligence. After the service, Peter flew as a pilot with American Airlines (now retired.)
When Irish immigrant Alex McKay is interviewed by a reporter in 1911, McKay cheerfully relates that America has given his family everything.
