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Fight for the Air: Allied Air Battles in World War II

Categorie	WO II
Boeknummer	#326734-XD11
Titel	Fight for the Air: Allied Air Battles in World War II
Auteur	Turner, John Frayn
Boektype	Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij	Annapolis, MD : Naval Institute Press
Jaar van uitgave	2000
ISBN10	1557502870
ISBN13	9781557502872
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Orignal blue boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, illustrated with b/w photographs, 8vo.
Samenvatting	This epic air story of World War II is a powerful, poignant cross-section of the global air conflict from the perspective of British and American pilots. The author artfully weaves the historical backdrop with the pilots' accounts of one-on-one dogfights, dangerous bombing missions, and narrow escapes. Whether recounting the dark days of the Battle of Britain or the far-flung operations in the South Pacific, the narrative pulls the reader into the cockpit where the smell of fuel, the percussion of anti-aircraft fire, and the strain of man and machine stretched to their limits are palpable. The pilots' stories of courage in the face of danger and death--including the rescue of a young Lt. George Bush--provide an inspiring theme throughout. This book is a must read for pilots and everyone el... (Lees verder)se who appreciates the right stuff.
Pagina's	248
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 12,50

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