Fight for the Air : Allied Air Battles in World War II Hardback
by John Frayn Turner
Hardback
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This epic air story of World War II is a powerful, poignant cross-section of the global air conflict from the perspective of British and American pilots.
The author artfully weaves the historical backdrop with the pilots' accounts of one-on-one dogfights, dangerous bombing missions, and narrow escapes.
Whether recounting the dark days of the Battle of Britain or the far-flung operations in the South Pacific, the narrative pulls the reader into the cockpit where the smell of fuel, the percussion of anti-aircraft fire, and the strain of man and machine stretched to their limits are palpable.
The pilots' stories of courage in the face of danger and death--including the rescue of a young Lt.
George Bush--provide an inspiring theme throughout. This book is a must read for pilots and everyone else who appreciates "the right stuff."
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:Naval Institute Press
- Publication Date:15/04/2000
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- ISBN:9781557502872
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Item not Available
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:Naval Institute Press
- Publication Date:15/04/2000
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- ISBN:9781557502872
