Community Media of South Central PA Celebrating Community
Dr. Jared Frederick–“Into the Cold Blue”
“80 years ago, Hell was four miles above the earth. “Into the Cold Blue” is the memoir of B-24 pilot John Homan, who endured thirty-four combat missions over Europe in 1944. In 2024, Homan co-authored his memoir with Dr. Jared Frederick, sharing his stories of the Air War in Europe in one of the last great memoirs of World War II. Dr. Frederick joins us to share Homan’s story and shed light into the dangerous missions, exhilarating experiences, and dedication to freedom shared by Homan in his memoir.
Dr. Jared Frederick has a lifelong passion for American History. Prior to his current position as a history professor at Penn State Altoona, Frederick served as a park ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. He is the author of several books including Dispatches of D-Day: A People’s History of the Normandy Invasion, Hang Tough: The WWII Letters and Artifacts of Major Dick Winters, and Fierce Valor: The True Stories of Ronald Speirs and His Band of Brothers. He has appeared on C-SPAN, PBS, numerous National Park Service productions, and various documentaries. In 2019, he acted as a guest host on Turner Classic Movies for the channel’s 25th anniversary. He is also the host of the popular YouTube channel Reel History, which examines history vs. Hollywood. His latest book, Into the Cold Blue, explores the WWII experiences of co-author and B-24 veteran pilot John F. Homan.”
