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Artie Bomber Command Legend: The Remarkable Story of Wing Commander Artie Ashworth DSO, DFC and BAR, AFC and BAR, MID - Couverture rigide

Ashworth, Vincent A.

 
9780992620752: Artie Bomber Command Legend: The Remarkable Story of Wing Commander Artie Ashworth DSO, DFC and BAR, AFC and BAR, MID
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ISBN 10 : 0992620759 ISBN 13 : 9780992620752
Editeur : Fighting High Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

The story of RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War has been told many times, but rarely has it been painted as vividly as this accounting of Artie Ashworth's experiences - a tale of extraordinary bravery and sacrifice set within the greatest air battle of all time. Artie Ashworth served two tours with No. 75 (New Zealand) Squadron, and in between he flew a tour with No. 38 and then No. 216 Squadron, first in Malta and then in the Middle East. Subsequently he was posted to the newly formed Path Finder Force HQ. Seconded to the RNZAF in the Pacific, Artie flew Corsairs with 17F Squadron. Somehow Artie survived 110 operations over enemy territory and in recognition was awarded four decorations for bravery, the DSO, DFC twice, and MID. Vincent Ashworth pieces together the compelling story of one of the most distinguished pilots to fly operational bombers during the Second World War. Utilizing his older brother’s personal memoir and his remarkable and beautifully presented logbooks as a basis, Vincent Ashworth skillfully crafts Artie’s complete story. A man described by his contemporaries as an exceptional pilot, redoubtable, and simply legendary.

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À propos de l'auteur

Vincent Ashworth's 'Artie - Bomber Command Legend' follows the successful publication of 'For Our Tomorrow He Gave His Today', the story of his fighter pilot brother who was killed in Normandy in 1944. He first developed his writing skills through regular contributions to one of New Zealand's farming magazines, and later, completing reports and lengthy studies, both as a World Bank Consultant and staff member. In 1960, he established and managed Ashworth and Associates, a successful Farm Consulting firm, the first of its kind in New Zealand. On retiring from the World Bank staff he took up Deer farming in New Zealand. Now fully retired, he focuses on writing.

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Éditeur
Fighting High Ltd
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0992620759
ISBN 13 
9780992620752
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
240
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Personne responsable
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