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Fight for the Sky: The Story of the Spitfire & Hurricane - Couverture souple

Bader, Douglas

 
9780850529920: Fight for the Sky: The Story of the Spitfire & Hurricane
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0850529921 ISBN 13 : 9780850529920
Editeur : Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

Pen and Sword Books are proud to be re-issuing this the only book that the legendary 'legless' ace Douglas Bader (immortalised by the film Reach For The Sky) wrote. He tells the inspiring story of the Battle of Britain from the viewpoint of 'The Few'. Using superb illustrations he traces the development of the Spitfire and Hurricane and describes the nail-biting actions of those who flew them against far superior numbers of enemy aircraft. As an added bonus, other well-known fighter aces including Johnnie Johnson, 'Laddie' Lucas and Max Aikten contribute to Douglas's book, no doubt out of affection and respect. This is a really important contribution to RAF history by one of the greatest -and certainly the most famous - pilot of the Second World War.

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À propos de l'auteur

Douglas Bader, a superb sportsman, refused to stop flying his Spitfire even after losing both legs after being shot down. He became a legend. Eventually shot down over France he became a POW who despite his disabilities tried to escape. He pursued a successful career after the War and was knighted. He died in 1982.

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Éditeur
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0850529921
ISBN 13 
9780850529920
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
224
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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