The thrilling story of the top-scoring Allied fighter pilot of the 2nd World War 'Johnnie' Johnson, who served with Fighter Command squadrons throughout the war, scoring his 38th and final victory in September 1944.
From the moment the author joins his first operational Spitfire squadron in August 1940, the reader is taken on an epic journey through the great aerial fighter actions of the war.
The events in which Johnson participated included the Battle of Britain, sweeps across the Channel and over France, the unsuccessful Allied raid on Dieppe, the D-Day landings in Normand and finally operations across the Rhine and into the heart of Germany itself which led to the final victory over the regime.
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Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. Wing Leader rises as the central figure transforming battlefield air dominance into strategic, lasting impact. The thrilling story of the top-scoring Allied fighter pilot of the 2nd World War, 'Johnnie' Johnson served with Fighter Command squadrons throughout the war, scoring his 38th and final victory in September 1944.From the moment the author joins his first operational Spitfire squadron in August 1940, the reader is taken on an epic journey through the great aerial fighter actions of the war - from the Battle of Britain to the bitter fighting over Dieppe, and into the final offensive over the skies of occupied France. Finally crossing the Rhine into Germany as a group captain, 'Johnnie' Johnson commanded a British wing of the latest and most powerful Spitfires.This is his story in his own words. N° de réf. du vendeur 00105167086
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Vendeur : Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0907579248I3N00
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Vendeur : World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. Wing Leader rises as the central figure transforming battlefield air dominance into strategic, lasting impact. The thrilling story of the top-scoring Allied fighter pilot of the 2nd World War, 'Johnnie' Johnson served with Fighter Command squadrons throughout the war, scoring his 38th and final victory in September 1944.From the moment the author joins his first operational Spitfire squadron in August 1940, the reader is taken on an epic journey through the great aerial fighter actions of the war - from the Battle of Britain to the bitter fighting over Dieppe, and into the final offensive over the skies of occupied France. Finally crossing the Rhine into Germany as a group captain, 'Johnnie' Johnson commanded a British wing of the latest and most powerful Spitfires.This is his story in his own words. N° de réf. du vendeur CIN0907579248G
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Vendeur : AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Royaume-Uni
paperback. Etat : Very Good. Wing Leader: The top scoring Allied fighter pilot of World War II This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . N° de réf. du vendeur 7719-9780907579243
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Vendeur : Bahamut Media, Reading, Royaume-Uni
paperback. Etat : Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. N° de réf. du vendeur 6545-9780907579243
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Vendeur : BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 6. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. N° de réf. du vendeur 0907579248-11-1
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Etat : Very Good. 1791465541. 10/8/2026 1:19:01 PM. N° de réf. du vendeur U9780907579243
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Vendeur : Sell Books, Elland, YORKS, Royaume-Uni
paperback. Etat : Acceptable. Stains to cover, page edges, and/or pages inside. Please see the condition note after this for details, if this is missing please consider Acceptable to mean poor quality that could include major staining, water damage, writing, missing dustjacket, etc etc. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only. N° de réf. du vendeur SBAB-mon0000120814
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Vendeur : Historical Antiques & Collectibles, Oldwick, NJ, Etats-Unis
Softcover/Paperback. Etat : Good. "Wing Leader," the acclaimed memoir by legendary RAF ace Group Captain J.E. "Johnnie" Johnson, delivers a riveting, candid account of air combat, leadership, and resilience during WWII. Johnson transforms from a grounded civil engineer to the highest-scoring Western Allied fighter pilot, recounting dogfights over NW Europe, tactical innovations, and the emotional toll of war. His clear-eyed assessments of aircraft, Luftwaffe tactics, and squadron life offer unique insight into operations from the Battle of Britain through D-Day to the fall of Germany. After WWII, Johnson's distinguished RAF and international career further cemented his legacy, making his autobiography indispensable for scholars and enthusiasts of military aviation. No writing or marks. N° de réf. du vendeur C53810E
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