The Man Who Would Not Die: The Remarkable Story of 'Lucky' of Herschel Mckee Barnstormer, War Hero, Test Pilot, Motor Racer, Scoundrel - Couverture rigide

Olvey, Stephen

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1844255107 ISBN 13 : 9781844255108

Editeur : J H Haynes & Co Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

Herschel McKee's remarkable life story reads like that of a comic-book hero. A daredevil, a leader of men and, above all, a survivor, McKee fought in both World Wars, suffering numerous skirmishes with death. His colourful life included spells as a Foreign Legion soldier, fighter-pilot ace with the elite Lafayette Flying Corps, prisoner-of-war escapee, racing driver, WWII bomber-wing commander and test pilot. His amazing resilience led to him being nicknamed 'The Man Who Would Not Die' while he was still alive. Written in a lively, engaging style, here is the true story of an extraordinary man.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dr Stephen Olvey is a surgeon at the University of Miami Hospital, Florida, where his wife Lynne also works. The subject of this book is Lynne's grandfather. Dr Olvey is the author of Haynes' warmly received Rapid Response, his compelling, funny and sometimes tragic memoir of 40 years as a top motor racing medic.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1844255107
• ISBN 13: 9781844255108
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Haynes; gpsr.haynesuk@infopro-digital.com; ; Sparkford; Yeovil; Somerset; BA22 7JJ; Royaume-Uni