--- product_id: 334755041 title: "The Cloudbuster Nine" price: "€ 58.84" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/334755041-the-cloudbuster-nine store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # The Cloudbuster Nine **Price:** € 58.84 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Cloudbuster Nine - **How much does it cost?** € 58.84 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/334755041-the-cloudbuster-nine) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In 1943, while the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals battled for the World Series title, another legendary team was taking the field on a scrappy diamond in North Carolina. The Cloudbuster Nine wasn’t just any baseball team. They were big-league pros turned Navy fighter-pilot cadets, including Ted Williams, Johnny Pesky, and Johnny Sain, training to become America’s heroes. At the heart of it all was Jim Raugh, the team’s batboy. From cramped buses to war-bond exhibitions—even a game at Yankee Stadium against a Babe Ruth–led squad—Jim witnessed baseball history firsthand. He chased his own dreams as a college All-American, but life threw him a curveball: a career-ending injury that dashed his major-league dreams. Now, Jim’s daughter, Anne R. Keene, uncovers an untold story from his long-lost scrapbook, revealing memories from a sports-based training program that shaped some of America’s greatest leaders: George H. W. Bush, John Glenn, Bear Bryant, and John Wooden among them. The Cloudbuster Nine tells, for the first time, the thrilling story of this patriotic baseball team with legends like Ted Williams who played for pride, country and the war-effort—and helped win World War II. Review: Fascinating story of sports and WW2 - This is an interesting book if you are into either WW2, sports, or the training programs of the US in WW2. Review: Readable and a very personal WWII era history - As a retired Marine Aviator, I thoroughly enjoyed and deeply appreciated “The Cloudbuster Nine". Ms Keene’s personal connections with many of that era and her thorough research opened insights into the Navy’s WWII V5 program I had never known. She bravely shares her family’s challenges while simultaneously and meticulously explaining the creation of the V5 program; the two are tightly woven together in this tale of citizens gearing up for war, military as well as home front families. Her description of the intenseness of the cadets' physical training is eye-opening. On top of the daily challenges and competitions as V5 Cadets, they played intense ballgames to raise funds for War Bonds and other charities; and, of course, they played to win against the other teams. This book is not a usual “inside baseball” account. Rather it gives a detailed story of young men who were determined to become Navy and Marine pilots: Naval Aviators. The memories of Ted Williams are particularly noteworthy, be they news clippings or anecdotal remembrances. Red Sox fans and Marines have a predisposed fondness for stories about him and his peers. This book contains a valuable history that was nearly lost forever. Ms Keene has blessed us with a treasure. I wholeheartedly recommend it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #979,396 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #113 in Baseball (Books) #228 in Books on Sports & Outdoors for Young Adults #7,694 in Military History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,668 Reviews | ## Images ![The Cloudbuster Nine - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rAWJaCAhL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating story of sports and WW2 *by S***E on 11 May 2026* This is an interesting book if you are into either WW2, sports, or the training programs of the US in WW2. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Readable and a very personal WWII era history *by R***T on 10 May 2021* As a retired Marine Aviator, I thoroughly enjoyed and deeply appreciated “The Cloudbuster Nine". Ms Keene’s personal connections with many of that era and her thorough research opened insights into the Navy’s WWII V5 program I had never known. She bravely shares her family’s challenges while simultaneously and meticulously explaining the creation of the V5 program; the two are tightly woven together in this tale of citizens gearing up for war, military as well as home front families. Her description of the intenseness of the cadets' physical training is eye-opening. On top of the daily challenges and competitions as V5 Cadets, they played intense ballgames to raise funds for War Bonds and other charities; and, of course, they played to win against the other teams. This book is not a usual “inside baseball” account. Rather it gives a detailed story of young men who were determined to become Navy and Marine pilots: Naval Aviators. The memories of Ted Williams are particularly noteworthy, be they news clippings or anecdotal remembrances. Red Sox fans and Marines have a predisposed fondness for stories about him and his peers. This book contains a valuable history that was nearly lost forever. Ms Keene has blessed us with a treasure. I wholeheartedly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting read; well researched *by B***Y on 16 September 2019* this was an interesting book about WWII era naval pilot training and its interaction with college and professional sports. Will be very interesting to baseball buffs. ## Frequently Bought Together - Cloudbuster Nine: The Untold Story of Ted Williams and the Baseball Team That Helped Win World War II - The Forgotten 500: The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked All for the Greatest Rescue Mission of World War II - The Wingmen: The Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable Friendship Between John Glenn and Ted Williams --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/334755041-the-cloudbuster-nine](https://www.desertcart.be/products/334755041-the-cloudbuster-nine) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*