One of the Few: A Triumphant Story Of Combat In The Battle Of Britain - Couverture souple

Kent

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0752446037 ISBN 13 : 9780752446035

Editeur : The History Press, 2008

Synopsis

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A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Johnny Kent grew up in Winnipeg and was bitten by the flying bug at an early age. He grabbed experience and flying hours wherever and whatever he could and was constantly on the lookout for a career in flying. His chance came when he was offered a short service commission with the RAF in the 1930s. He went on to become a Group Captain and the leader of one of the most successful fighter squadrons of the Battle of Britain - the famous Polish 303 Squadron. It is a story of triumphant achievement in combat and of a man whose air force career certainly picked him out as 'One of the Few'. He received a string of awards, the DFC, AFC and the highest Polish military award, the Virtuti Militari. He died in 1985 at the age of 71.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The story of Battle of Britain fighter ace Johnny Kent, credited with ten enemy 'kills' and leading the most famous Polish fighter squadron. This was, the now famous record scoring, 303 Squadron which was based at Northolt throughout the Battle of Britain and produced some of the most dedicated and daring pilots of the conflict.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: The History Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0752446037
• ISBN 13: 9780752446035
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240