The book, The Hump: The Great Himalayan Airlift Of World War II tells the true story of the first great airlift in aviation history, the World War II supply lifeline from northeast India across the Himalayas to Allied forces operating in the China combat theater.  The author of “The Hump: The Great Himalayan Airlift Of World War II” writes from firsthand experience as he participated as a pilot in this pioneering operation.  The author flew the “Hump” in 1943 and 1944 and his story accurately recreates the time, the place and the tremendous adventure of this heretofore-unprecedented airlift.  This story highlights the many obstacles that had to be overcome including: 1) The vast Himalayan mountain range; 2) Oppressive heat; 3) Monsoon downpours which required instrument flying on many missions and 4) Overload and unproven aircraft.  Against all odds, flying “The Hump” demonstrated that large amounts of supplies could be conveyed by air only over great distances and under unfavorable weather conditions.  The major sections of “The Hump: The Great Himalayan Airlift Of World War II” are as follows: 1) Author’s Note; 2) Foreword; 3) Chapter 1 – To The East; 4) Chapter 2 – Assam!; 5) Chapter 3 – Doom Dooma; 6) Chapter 4 – Wild Life; 7) Chapter 5 – Strange People; 8) Chapter 6 – Gochoondro And Smokey; 9) Chapter 7 – Hilltop Landing; 10) Chapter 8 – Hill Station; 11) Chapter 9 – The Rains Came; 12) Chapter 10 – The Bullet; 13) Chapter 11 – Flying Junk; 14) Chapter 12 – Airborne Infantry and 15) Index.  In addition to an informative narrative, “The Hump: The Great Himalayan Airlift Of World War II” includes the following features: 1) Approximately 75 black and white photographs and 2) 1 map.  “The Hump: The Great Himalayan Airlift Of World War II” is likely to appeal to both the aviation enthusiasts and those interested in military history alike.  This book is 188 pages and is in good condition.  The author is Bliss K. Thorne.  Edition published in 1965.