Spitfire into Battle - Couverture souple

Smith, W.G.G.Duncan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0719554845 ISBN 13 : 9780719554841

Editeur : John Murray Publishers Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

Group Captain Duncan Smith flew and fought in front-line operations continuously from the Battle of Britain through the struggle for Malta, the invasion of Italy and the liberation of France. This account presents his dramatic story of the air war from the cockpit of the now legendary spitfire. As a pre-war RAFVR pilot Duncan Smith completed his training during the first year of war. From contact with pilots seasoned over France and in the Battle of Britain, 'Smithy', as he was popularly known, became convinced that effective air fighting required a combination of strong leadership and teamwork. This is the thrilling account if his experiences, flying in formation and solo, written with an immediacy that places the reader in the cockpit along with him.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

The author, who is now deceased, was born in India, brought up in Scotland and educated at Morrison's Academy in Crieff. He returned to India in 1933 to start a career as a tea-planter. Due to the Depression he returned to England in 1939. After the war his tours of duty included India, Malaya, the USA and West Germany. He retired from the RAF in 1960 to become a senior executive in the aircraft division of a major manufacturer.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Murray Publishers Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0719554845
• ISBN 13: 9780719554841
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
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• Personne responsable: non disponible