Author: Athol Forbes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Ten Little Fighter Boys
Author: Athol Forbes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Fighter Command 1936-1968
Author: Ken Delve
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1844156133
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Beretter om den historiske udvikling inden for det britiske flyvevåbens "Fighter Command" gennem perioden 1936-1968, og beskriver bl.a. doktriner, organisation, opgaver, materiel og personel.
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1844156133
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Beretter om den historiske udvikling inden for det britiske flyvevåbens "Fighter Command" gennem perioden 1936-1968, og beskriver bl.a. doktriner, organisation, opgaver, materiel og personel.
Ten Fighter Boys
Author: Wing Commander Athol Forbes, D.F.C.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007362463
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
The extraordinary stories of ten fighter pilots, told in their very own words during the Second World War.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007362463
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
The extraordinary stories of ten fighter pilots, told in their very own words during the Second World War.
Last of the Ten Fighter Boys
Author: Jimmy Corbin
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752468367
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
In 1940, against the backdrop of the Battle of Britain, 66 Squadron's commanding officer, Squadron Leader Athol Forbes, asked ten of his pilots to record their experiences of flying one of the greatest aerial battles ever waged. The Ten Fighter Boys, published in 1942, comprised the first-hand accounts of pilot officers and sergeant pilots from all walks of life among them was Sergeant Jimmy Corbin, who wrote the third chapter. He was 23 – old by pilot standards – and, like the rest of the squadron, based at Biggin Hill, Kent. Now, sixty years later, Flight Lieutenant Jimmy Corbin, Spitfire pilot, tells his extraordinary wartime story. He describes how an ordinary working-class boy from Maidstone was propelled into the thick of action in the skies over Kent during the summer and autumn of 1940. As the sole survivor of the original ' Ten Fighter Boys', Jimmy's story is all the more poignant now that the men who fought the Battle of Britain pass from living memory.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752468367
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
In 1940, against the backdrop of the Battle of Britain, 66 Squadron's commanding officer, Squadron Leader Athol Forbes, asked ten of his pilots to record their experiences of flying one of the greatest aerial battles ever waged. The Ten Fighter Boys, published in 1942, comprised the first-hand accounts of pilot officers and sergeant pilots from all walks of life among them was Sergeant Jimmy Corbin, who wrote the third chapter. He was 23 – old by pilot standards – and, like the rest of the squadron, based at Biggin Hill, Kent. Now, sixty years later, Flight Lieutenant Jimmy Corbin, Spitfire pilot, tells his extraordinary wartime story. He describes how an ordinary working-class boy from Maidstone was propelled into the thick of action in the skies over Kent during the summer and autumn of 1940. As the sole survivor of the original ' Ten Fighter Boys', Jimmy's story is all the more poignant now that the men who fought the Battle of Britain pass from living memory.
By the Skin of My Teeth
Author: Colin Downes
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1783460377
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
A career pilot’s memoir of flying fighter jets through two wars and through the evolution of aviation technology. This is Colin Downes’s firsthand account of flying with the Royal Air Force in war and peace during a career in military and civil aviation covering a half century. The text is filled with his personal experiences, reminiscences and impressions and is written in four parts. Part One covers the years leading to Downes’s graduation and the winning of his RAF Wings. This is followed by action-packed stories of flying propeller-driven fighters, Spitfires and Mustangs, during and just after the Second World War. Downes then tells of his unique experiences of front-line fighter operations when he flew jets with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. The final chapter covers the remainder of his RAF Service flying until retirement. By the Skin of My Teeth offers a cockpit view of some of the most pivotal battles of the 20th century and covers decades of technological advancements in aircraft development.
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1783460377
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
A career pilot’s memoir of flying fighter jets through two wars and through the evolution of aviation technology. This is Colin Downes’s firsthand account of flying with the Royal Air Force in war and peace during a career in military and civil aviation covering a half century. The text is filled with his personal experiences, reminiscences and impressions and is written in four parts. Part One covers the years leading to Downes’s graduation and the winning of his RAF Wings. This is followed by action-packed stories of flying propeller-driven fighters, Spitfires and Mustangs, during and just after the Second World War. Downes then tells of his unique experiences of front-line fighter operations when he flew jets with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. The final chapter covers the remainder of his RAF Service flying until retirement. By the Skin of My Teeth offers a cockpit view of some of the most pivotal battles of the 20th century and covers decades of technological advancements in aircraft development.
Little Friends
Author: Philip Kaplan
Publisher: New York : Random House
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Story of U.S., British, and other Allied fighter pilots escorting heavy bombers over Europe during World War II.
Publisher: New York : Random House
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Story of U.S., British, and other Allied fighter pilots escorting heavy bombers over Europe during World War II.
The Life and Times of Pilot Officer Prune
Author: Tim Hamilton
Publisher: Stationery Office Books (TSO)
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
From his beginning as Bill Hooper's personal cartoon doodle decorating the wall of A Flight's hut, the affable dimwit known as Pilot Officer Prune served right through the war, was posted to every command and even found himself Out East. The little Spitfire pilot became the first example of a visual aid for technical training, showing thousands of aircrew all over the world how not to do it. In this book his creator Bill Hooper and Tim Hamilton trace the life and times of the plum nose character who proved such a successful anti-hero with the RAF and who doubtless saved many lives. Using drawings from the period, Bill Hooper's anecdotes and wherever possible original documents, this book should appeal to those with a keen interest in the RAF or aviation, or those who appreciate the humour of this cartoon character.
Publisher: Stationery Office Books (TSO)
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
From his beginning as Bill Hooper's personal cartoon doodle decorating the wall of A Flight's hut, the affable dimwit known as Pilot Officer Prune served right through the war, was posted to every command and even found himself Out East. The little Spitfire pilot became the first example of a visual aid for technical training, showing thousands of aircrew all over the world how not to do it. In this book his creator Bill Hooper and Tim Hamilton trace the life and times of the plum nose character who proved such a successful anti-hero with the RAF and who doubtless saved many lives. Using drawings from the period, Bill Hooper's anecdotes and wherever possible original documents, this book should appeal to those with a keen interest in the RAF or aviation, or those who appreciate the humour of this cartoon character.
Escort Pilot
Author: Philip Kaplan
Publisher: Skyhorse
ISBN: 1510705171
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Spitfire, Mustang, Lightning, Thunderbolt… in the darkest days of World War II, these legendary fighters escorted lumbering heavy bombers over enemy territory, providing protection, drawing cover, and taking on everything Germany’s Luftwaffe could throw at them. Escort Pilot is the lavishly-illustrated celebration of these unique heroes, painstakingly researched and beautifully designed. It conjures up the lost world of these daring US, British, and other Allied pilots. Readers witness gripping, first-hand accounts of deadly dogfights over Germany, accompanied by warm, humorous personal reminiscences of life on the ground, accompanied throughout by hundreds of period photos and reproductions of vintage artifacts and keepsakes - many in full color. Filled with engaging anecdotes, little-known fighter lore, and a wealth of fascinating and colorful details you’d expect – from favorite, long-forgotten local pubs to personalized flight jacket artwork – Escort Pilot is a richly evocative reminiscence of a heroic era and the larger-than-life personalities that inhabited it.
Publisher: Skyhorse
ISBN: 1510705171
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Spitfire, Mustang, Lightning, Thunderbolt… in the darkest days of World War II, these legendary fighters escorted lumbering heavy bombers over enemy territory, providing protection, drawing cover, and taking on everything Germany’s Luftwaffe could throw at them. Escort Pilot is the lavishly-illustrated celebration of these unique heroes, painstakingly researched and beautifully designed. It conjures up the lost world of these daring US, British, and other Allied pilots. Readers witness gripping, first-hand accounts of deadly dogfights over Germany, accompanied by warm, humorous personal reminiscences of life on the ground, accompanied throughout by hundreds of period photos and reproductions of vintage artifacts and keepsakes - many in full color. Filled with engaging anecdotes, little-known fighter lore, and a wealth of fascinating and colorful details you’d expect – from favorite, long-forgotten local pubs to personalized flight jacket artwork – Escort Pilot is a richly evocative reminiscence of a heroic era and the larger-than-life personalities that inhabited it.
Colored girls and boys' inspiring United States history and a heart to heart talk about white folks
Author: William Henry Harrison
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
This book, although written in a dated language, highlights the remarkable contributions of people of color in the United States. Meant to inspire young children of color, the book covers the accomplishments of notable figures such as Harriet Tubman, Crispus Attucks, and Booker T. Washington in various fields including the arts and military. While the content may be considered infantilizing by modern standards, the book celebrates the triumphs of individuals who made their mark on history despite the obstacles they faced due to their race. This inspiring read is a must-have for anyone interested in learning more about the legacy of people of color in the U.S.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
This book, although written in a dated language, highlights the remarkable contributions of people of color in the United States. Meant to inspire young children of color, the book covers the accomplishments of notable figures such as Harriet Tubman, Crispus Attucks, and Booker T. Washington in various fields including the arts and military. While the content may be considered infantilizing by modern standards, the book celebrates the triumphs of individuals who made their mark on history despite the obstacles they faced due to their race. This inspiring read is a must-have for anyone interested in learning more about the legacy of people of color in the U.S.
Aviation Maintenance & Operations and Aviation Service Magazine
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 1064
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 1064
Book Description