West Coast - Have you read Merrit's "Cheating Death"? It's a great account of flying Spads on CSAR escort duties.
Tarantonight, I've got a copy of "Chickenhawk-Back in the World". There is some flying stuff in it, but it concentrates on a number of doomed business ventures, writing "Chickenhawk" and the ill-fated drug smuggling voyage. Although not strictly an aviation book, I found it a fascinating read. You're welcome to borrow it - PM me with contact details.
If you're up for it try "The Psychology of Military Incompetence".....