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The Fubar Shuttlebus
A story of a B-24 Bomber that flew THE HUMP
When Courage Flew Above the World’s Most Dangerous Mountains
The Fubar Shuttlebus is a multigenerational American memoir written by Corey R. Coulson. The book stretches from the iron mines of Northern Minnesota to the war-scarred skies of the Himalayas. The pivotal plot of the book is shaped by the hardship of war and the unbreakable desire to survive. A flight engineer who fled the aircraft, he took the treacherous Himalayan air route connecting India and China. The book travels through nearly a century of American history. Filled with aerial combat, war rescues, mechanical ingenuity, and robust preservation, the story highlights the courage of a man who risked his life to keep Allied forces supplied during the war.
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The Fubar Shuttlebus
A Story of a B-24 Bomber That Flew THE HUMP
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After leaving Minnesota, Joseph travels to San Diego and works for Consolidated Aircraft, the company building the B-24 Liberator bomber. He works hard and has gained the respect of engineers and supervisors because of his adaptability to machinery. He further studied and built aircraft; an in-depth understanding of the system, engines, and structures. His apt knowledge and experience became a valuable part during the war and rose above other engineers.
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Following America’s entry into World War II, Joseph joins the Army Air Forces and undergoes training as a flight engineer. He is eventually deployed to India, where he is introduced to the dangerous realities of life in the China-Burma-India Theater. The chapter describes the harsh conditions of jungle bases and the strict military mindset required for survival. Crews are taught to focus solely on their mission and accept the possibility of death, preparing them mentally for the perilous flights.
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The war intensifies as Joseph and his fellow airmen craft an increasingly dangerous mission, “The Hump.” The perilous air route between India and China. Japanese attacks on the fields became more severe, and both aerial and ground combat were a daily occurrence. Despite accumulating enough flight hours to evacuate the combat zone. Joseph and his crew chose to remain and continue supporting the Allied war effort. The chapter highlights the fear, sacrifice, and determination of the men who risked their lives to keep vital supplies flowing to China.
About The Author
Corey Coulson
Corey Coulson, with a career spanning four decades, is a builder, entrepreneur, and car-racing team owner. He was born in 1957 and lived in Minnesota, Sitka, Alaska, Isanti, and La Crosse. His diverse experiences have shaped his unique perspectives on life and storytelling.
In his career, he spent and invested his time in multiple industries. Corey has built businesses, developed residential communities, constructed houses, and worked on restoration operations. Apart from that, he works in industries ranging from telecommunication to satellite, automotive sales, and hospitality.
What led him to become a car racer was his interest in motorsports. He is a three-time champion and Indy Racing Team owner, entering the Indianapolis 500 four times. Living in La Crosse, Wisconsin, he writes and preserves his family history by working on a memoir. He considers his greatest achievements to be a son, brother, husband, and friend.
About the book
The Fubar Shuttlebus
A Story of a B-24 Bomber That Flew
THE HUMP
FUBAR Shuttles is a memoir on Joseph L. Coulson, which chronicles incredible experiences and is recorded by his son. Corey Coulson blends military, personal adventure, and family legacy. The book follows Coulson’s journey from a farm boy in Minnesota to a prestigious airman serving on one of the most war-torn routes. Coulson developed an inclination for aviation and later joined the military during the war. He was on a mission to fly The Hump, the lethal air route across the Himalayas that carried vital supplies from India to China. Coulson, despite the dangers and risks of the enemy and nature, he and his crew risked their lives on every mission.
The highlight of the memoir is the reconstruction of a damaged B-24 bomber using salvaged parts from crashed aircraft. After the restoration, the crew named the aircraft The FUBAR Shuttlebus, and the heroic craft completed 169 missions. Coulson’s courage, dedication, and technical skills helped sustain Allied operations in Asia. The book also goes into deeper angles of war affecting the family and also serves as a homage to veterans’ sacrifice, resilience and the enduring power of remembrance.
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Step into the journey of a memoir written by Corey R. Coulson.
A young farm boy from Minnesota falls in love with airplanes and walks straight into the most dangerous skies of World War II. Through frozen cockpits, enemy fire, jungle salvage missions, and a wrecked bomber rebuilt from nothing, Joseph Coulson’s story reveals an unforgettable journey through war, brotherhood, and the will to survive.
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I picked the book and couldn’t put it down. The war chapters gripped me; Elenor’s story was so beautiful and undid me. A nurse who crossed submarine infested eaters and survived V-2 rocket attacks in London. I just sat there with the book; some stories do not need drama; they just need two people who survived the worst.
