Local History AVIATION: “Shot Down” author Steve Snyder interviewed by Leisure World TV By ourlosa_admin - July 17, 2016 0 1619 Seal Beach author Steve Snyder talks to Leisure World TV about the true story of his father, Howard Snyder, a B-17 “Flying Fortess” pilot who was shot down behind German lines World War II. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)