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Silver Wings by warrior4 Rated: M [Reviews - 193] 110
Summary: As WWII rages Jim is sent to England to serve as a fighter pilot. He and Pam send each other letters as conflict arises in the skies above Europe and back on the home front.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Drama
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content, Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 31 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 195132 Read Count: 17447 ePub Downloads: 25
[Report This] Published: April 27, 2019 Updated: July 02, 2023
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: April 28, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Prologue

Very nicely situated in time and space. Really hope we get German Dwight. Looking forward to this going nice and long.

Author's Response: Thank you. Dwight will show up for sure, but German or American? Well we'll just have to see.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: May 03, 2019 Title: Chapter 2: New York, New Start

Aww. I like this meet-cute. And good on Jim for punishing Packer. Also enjoying your characterization of Penny, and your discussion of how Roy didn't change over time. Keep up the good work!

Author's Response: At first I was thinking of having Jim punch out Packer or something, but after floating the idea in a chat, I figured a prank would work better. Thanks as always for your comments. Glad to know people are liking how I'm writing everyone thus far.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: May 12, 2019 Title: Chapter 3: Night on the Town

I enjoy "Griff" as Mark, and of course I love Dwight as you've done him. Though I'm still sad he's not German! ;) This is building up really nicely, though of course I know we're going to get to that initial flash-forward at some point so all will not always be peaches and cream.

Author's Response: It would be easy to have German Dwight, but Jim and Pam pranking him is such a big part of their relationship, I saw no reason to change that. No, not everything will be peaches and cream as you say, there is a war on after all, but I did want to build their relationship before he deploys. Thanks as always for your comments.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: May 25, 2019 Title: Chapter 4: Coney Island

Very adorable. I'm glad that the Roy thing is clearly expressed and dealt with. Looking forward for the actual war too!

Author's Response: Thank you. Fun thing about AU's is that there's a bit more of a clean slate to deal with things like that. Be careful what you wish for when it comes to the war, there's a reason I rated this story the way I did. We still need to get Jim through pilot training though so that's a little bit off. Thanks for the support as always.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: May 31, 2019 Title: Chapter 5: The First Letter

I like this Pam-William dynamic. And frankly this feels very second-Pam's-mom to me, the one who dates Michael even though it's obviously a problem for her daughter. She's a bit self-focused and it comes through here.

Author's Response: I was going for more traditional and stubborn with Helene, but yes self-focused works too. Glad you liked how I had Pam with William. Thanks as always for your input.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: June 19, 2019 Title: Chapter 6: First Flight

I like the twist at the end, and the reuse of DM Infinity dialogue. Generally, as usual with your chapters, a nice quantity of detail combined with good storytelling. At times it feels a little long, but I think that's because I'm a WWII buff so some of the stuff seemed kind of basic--I think overall it's helpful to ground that heavily in the period, so keep it up.

Author's Response: It was a fun to put in the DM Infinity scene. Trying to make sure this stays an Office fic rather than straying to far into original story just using unoriginal characters. I get what you're saying about how it can get a little long. Part of that is because I'm trying to set things up so that I don't have to repeat myself a lot when we get into future chapters with Jim in the air. Thanks for the heads up though.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: July 16, 2019 Title: Chapter 7: Dying Coals

I'm glad you posted this, though the end there is ominous for how part 2 is going to go...I really enjoy how you reuse canon elements (here most notably the switch from Jim to Helene as Pam's target for "I just don't get Roy" and "I'm cold", which changes the meaning a bit). The characterization remains strong. Good work.

Author's Response: Thanks Comfect. It's a lot of fun to find new ways to use everything. Thanks for the comments on Pam and Helene's chilly relationship. It's one of the fun things about writing, discovering how the story goes as one writes it. I'm glad the characters are making sense even if things aren't all bright and sunny right now.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: October 15, 2019 Title: Chapter 9: Starlight

I got a little behind on this one, but I really enjoyed this chapter. I loved the callbacks to the show, I'm enjoying the developing love story and also the Dwight-Jim friendship, but my favorite single line was this: "You know, some manure, just less than a whole field’s worth." Just well-timed within the story.

Author's Response: Glad to have you back. It's been a lot of fun putting in different lines and situations from the show. Glad you liked it.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: October 15, 2019 Title: Chapter 10: New Directions

I didn't expect this turn, but I'm so very much here for it. Also I can see how this is going to be the longest story ever, with two fully parallel stories going on. I very much enjoyed this chapter, especially the similarities to the show (please, though, don't have Pam discover she's pregnant after a baseball ankle injury...). I'm having a lot of fun checking in on each new character as I recognize the names.

Author's Response: That was the intent behind the two story lines. Hope you had fun looking into the names. I had to dig deep into wikipedia to fill out the roster for Jim's squadron. Glad you're still enjoying everything too.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: January 06, 2020 Title: Chapter 11: Paperhawk

I'm enjoying this; a bit behind, as I am on everything in the archive right now. Good work getting us situated; interesting work on bringing people from various parts of the series together. Looking forward to action.

Author's Response: Thank you. We're most assuredly getting closer to the action too. At least that's what I keep telling myself when I watch re-episodes of "Dogfights" on YouTube.  Glad to still have you part of this.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: May 05, 2020 Title: Chapter 12: A New Diamond

Awww. Very much liked both the baseball team (nice choices) and the unexpected send-off. Good proposal scene too. Just slowly catching up, but wanted to let you know how much fun it was.

Author's Response: Thanks. I get that it might take people a bit to catch up. It's kinda long at this point. Glad you still liked it though.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: May 05, 2020 Title: Chapter 13: Family History

I like this. You must have had a lot of fun with the moonshine portion, given what we know of your drinks of preference. I still don't like Helene, but I do think she gives you good tension in the story. Good work!

Author's Response: Yeah, explaining whiskey/moonshine is fun. That's kinda the point of Helene in this story. Thanks.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: May 05, 2020 Title: Chapter 14: Pointblank

Ohhhhh man. That's...a thing. A big thing. I'm excited to see what you do with it. Such a nice twist.

Shouldn't it be Army Air Corps, asks the pedant in me?

Author's Response: Yeah that's going to a real big thing going forward. I had an evil grin moment when I thought of it so I'm glad it's come across well.

According to my research the Army Air Corps was merged with Air Force Combat Command to form the US Army Air Forces. So at this point in the story the official name would have been the Army Air Force, but I'm sure a lot of people still called it the Air Corps. All the numbered air forces were sub-divisions of the Air Forces. Hope that helps.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: May 05, 2020 Title: Chapter 15: Pitches and Pictures

Awww. I liked the baseball but the camaraderie more. Great job with Karen/Pam/Penny/Larissa and even Jan.

Author's Response: Thank you. It's a challenge with this many characters to get things right. Glad you thought I did a good job with it.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: May 05, 2020 Title: Chapter 16: Into the Fire

Good on Jim and good on Dwight. I'm still waiting for the shoe to drop (or should I say the Penny) with Roy... Or for Jim to recognize the signs himself. Good chapter.

Oh, and good trauma/shock but that is not a surprise from you.

Author's Response: I've got something special in mind for that, don't worry. Glad everything came across well. The flight or fight response can have interesting effects so it makes me feel good that my descriptions came across well.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: May 05, 2020 Title: Chapter 17: Who's On First

Oh yay Holly! I'm delighted to see her. And you know, I'm enjoying both halves of this a lot. This part is great for the female camaraderie and the other for tension. Nice mix.

Author's Response: Thanks again. It's been fun to get that all across. Really glad you got caught up with this. The review waterfall made my day/night. 

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: May 22, 2020 Title: Chapter 18: Fortress Defense

Come friendly bombs and fall on Slough
It isn't fit for humans now.
--John Betjeman

Lovely to see the British Office represented. Hope Tim and Dawn are a little happier in this one. I really enjoyed the Dwight/Jim interaction and honestly also Ryan being a coward. Good chapter.

Author's Response: Bringing in some of the UK Office cast was something I'd been looking forward to for a while. Glad you liked the chapter.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: June 10, 2020 Title: Chapter 19: Songs from Home

Aussie Aussie Aussie! Oi Oi Oi!

A nice filler chapter. Glad to see Gareth and Dwight face off, and nice that we got to meet one of Jim's brothers.

Author's Response: Yes a filler chapter, but a fun one. Glad you liked it.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: August 13, 2020 Title: Chapter 20: Summer's End

You had better not make Pam go back on this I can't the way she did on her canon one.

I really enjoyed this. Good baseball play by play, very fun with William as always, and good work keeping us on our toes with Jim/Pam/Roy and the discovery.

Author's Response:

Great to hear from you again. I wish I could let you know where we're going but what fun is that? There is a plan, don't worry. 

I'm really glad you liked this chapter. Thanks for the review. 

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: August 28, 2020 Title: Chapter 21: Black Thursday

I liked how you had Dwight react to his promotion appropriately but still in character. I'm also enjoying the constant near misses with Roy and Jim. Great work on the dogfight too. Love them. Good chapter all around!

Author's Response: Thanks. I know I put a lot in this chapter. Glad you liked it all. 

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: October 09, 2020 Title: Chapter 22: October Rain

Man, screw Danny Cordray. Never liked that guy.

I do like the mix of epistolary and narrative here, and I hope for Pam's sake the new major is as willing to ignore her going forward as Danny was in the show. Obviously by now I'm out of jellybeans, but I also really liked the moments with the three women just hanging out; I like the way you've brought Penny into her own in this fic.

Author's Response: Always glad to hear your thoughts Comfect. Yeah Danny's not great here, though there is a reason for it. Glad you like the letters. They're a lot of fun to create. Penny has also been fun to explore too. 

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: March 20, 2021 Title: Chapter 23: Thoughts of the Future

I can see why this chapter was hard to write, but I think you did well with it. I really like Pam's dad getting honest with her. Here's hoping his coping gets easier.

Author's Response: Comfect! What welcome surprise to my night to see these two reviews pop up. Welcome back. Thanks for the words of support for this chapter. Really glad it worked for you. William has become a fun character to explore in this story.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: March 20, 2021 Title: Chapter 24: Saddle Up

Ok I loved this. P-51s are awesome, and seeing Pam get a chance to get war news not from Jim directly was very cool. You're so close to getting this to the longest ever, and it's impressive that it's still so good.

Author's Response: Yeah the P-51 is my favorite fighter of WWII. Just a classic warbird that is the definition of what a fighter plane should be. I really enjoyed putting in that newsreel at the end. Glad you liked it too. Yup getting close to longest fic. Hopefully we'll get there soon. Thanks for the review buddy. It's always a delight to hear from you.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: March 24, 2021 Title: Chapter 25: Big Week

Oh I love the trick on Dwight. SO brilliant of a prank. I'm in awe.

And I appreciate the near-miss with Roy again. Nice to have that coming back around ;)

Author's Response: Thank you. I'd known from the off that Dwight would want to try and teach evasion skills and that Jim couldn't resist the opportunity to pull one over on him.

The near misses with Roy have been fun for me too. Thanks as ever for the review.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: September 11, 2021 Title: Chapter 26: Spiraling

Ohi there massive amounts of plot! Not sure how I missed this updating twice but yay that I get to read it!

Love the girls' bonding especially in this one.

Author's Response: Yeah, lots of forward plot movement with this one. Having the ladies close ranks a bit is always fun.