Tempest Pilot - Couverture rigide

Sheddan, C.J.; Franks, Norman

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0948817704 ISBN 13 : 9780948817700

Editeur : Grub Street Publishing, 1993

Synopsis

An account of the author's flying experiences in Britain throughout World War II. Primarily serving with 485 and 486 NZ Squadrons and piloting Typhoons and Tempests, he was considered by his superior officers to lack discippline, but gradually earned their respect.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Jimmy Sheddan was one of the many New Zealanders who joined the RNZAF, then left his native land to come to England to fight the enemies of Great Britain and her Empire during World War Two. Through his recollections we can share some of the trials and wartime tribulations they faced. Yet we can read too of the enormous amount of fun these men had despite the dangers and sacrifices of war. It is this quality which endears his book to us as well as the achievements of the airmen with whom he served. During the war, Jim Sheddan rose from the rank of sergeant pilot to squadron leader with 486 Squadron, a considerable achievement. After starting with Spitfires, then going onto the Typhoon, Jim became an expert on the Hawker Tempest, winning the DFC. In many ways his is a very special account as, amongst other things, he survived 19 hours in a dinghy off the French coast, a crash landing in a Tempest after a battle with a V1 flying bomb, and the advance across northern Europe in the final weeks of the war. Few Tempest pilots have told their story - but Jim has, and in an honest, self-effacing way that will astound and enthral. This title is presented with a foreword by AVM J.E. 'Johnnie' Johnson, CB, CBE, DSO and 2 bars, DFC and bar.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Grub Street Publishing
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0948817704
• ISBN 13: 9780948817700
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible