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  • Amazing Airmen

    Canadian Flyers in the Second World War

    by Ian Darling ...
    Canadian and British airmen engaged in fierce and deadly battles in the skies over Europe during the Second World War. Those who survived often had to overcome incredible obstacles to do so -- dodging bullets and German troops, escaping from burning planes and enduring forced marches if they became prisoners.In one story, a tail gunner from Montreal survived despite being unconscious when blown ... Read more

    $8.09 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Heroes in the Skies

    American Aviators in World War II

    by Ian Darling ...
    Published to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, these gripping true stories capture the astonishing bravery of the fliers who helped win World War II. American pilots fought fierce and often deadly battles in every theater of war, and many overcame incredible obstacles to survive. Meet some of these courageous aviators, including George McGovern, who survived enemy ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

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  • Mosquito Aces of World War 2

    by Andrew Thomas ...
    Series Book 69 - Aircraft of the Aces
    The Mosquito developed into one of the most versatile aircraft of World War 2, entering service with Fighter Command in early 1942.The 'Mossie' was soon defending raids on Britain's Cathedral cities and became an integral part of the country's night defences. Its airborne radar gave it the ability to 'see' the enemy at night, and its speed and devastating fire power made it the finest nightfighter ... Read more

    $16.39 USD

  • Unsung Heroes of the Royal Canadian Navy

    Incredible Tales of Courage and Daring During World War II

    Series series Amazing Stories
    At the outbreak of World War II, the Royal Canadian Navy consisted of just 13 warships and about 3000 permanent and reserve members. By the war's end, however, it had grown into the third largest navy in the world, with 365 warships and more than 100,000 personnel. The men and women of the Royal Canadian Navy came from all corners of Canada to fight in the sea war against the enemy. Together, they ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Luck and a Lancaster (2nd Edition)

    Chance and Survival in World War II

    by Harry Yates ...
    This book takes you, raid by raid, through the author's tour of operational duty over the last five months of 1944. It is a bomber pilot's story, but it is also about the grinding operational pressure, the brotherhood of the crew and fears of injury and death. It is about a squadron of Bomber Command that bore a barely-equalled burden in operational effort and losses. It is about young airmen the ... Read more

    $11.49 USD

  • Unbelievable Canadian War Stories

    Well Beyond the Call of Duty

    by Pat MacAdam ...
    Series series Amazing Stories
    Often little-known but extraordinary, the quiet heroes of one of the most destructive wars in history left indelible impressions among those whose lives were touched by their actions. Up against firing squads, torpedoes, rogue waves, P.O.W. camps, and all the living hells of warfare, they persevered, they saved lives, and they valiantly served their country. Distinguished and decorated, these men ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Unsung Heroes of the Canadian Army

    Incredible Tales of Courage and Daring During World War II

    Series series Amazing Stories
    With a completely selfless indifference to enemy fire, the quiet heroes featured in this book faced danger and atrocity. With courage and audacity they fought for their lives - and they fought for ours. From the whistling of enemy shells and pounding of explosives come these inspiring stories of friendship, loyalty, determination, and bravery. Relive the events that influenced the outcome of World ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Last of the Ten Fighter Boys

    by Jimmy Corbin ...
    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 ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Canadian Spies

    Tales of Espionage in Nazi-Occupied Europe During World War II

    by Tom Douglas ...
    Series series Amazing Stories
    During World War II, some of the most treacherous jobs were those performed by men and women located deep within enemy territory. Always in danger of being exposed and subjected to torture, imprisonment, and even death, their stories are chilling accounts of bravery and luck--and, in some cases, what happens when the luck runs out. ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • In For a Penny, In For a Pound

    The Adventures and Misadventures of a Wireless Operator in Bomber Command

    by Howard Hewer ...
    The gripping story of the twentieth century’s greatest struggle in the modest voice of a Canadian teenager in the RAF.In 1940, nineteen-year-old Howard Hewer dreamed of being the next Billy Bishop, of piloting Spitfires or Hurricanes over Europe. His dream was shattered when he was selected instead for a career as a wireless operator in Bomber Command.But he got all the adventure he signed on for. ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Bomber Flight Berlin

    by Mike Rossiter ...
    'We believed in ourselves so much, no one ever panicked, even when the situation looked so desperate. We all believed that our best chance of staying alive was to stick together.'Flying Lancaster bombers was one of the most dangerous missions of the war. Yet night after night Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey King and the crew of C Charlie risked their lives in the skies over Germany. Together they faced ... Read more

    $17.89 USD

  • The Avro Arrow Story

    The Revolutionary Airplane and its Courageous Test Pilots

    by Bill Zuk ...
    Series series Amazing Stories
    "These dedicated men and women gave blood, sweat, and tears as their contribution - And now, it really happened, our beloved bird was in the air." - Ray Boone, A.V. Roe Canada employee. In the 1950s, A. V. Roe Canada was at the forefront of aviation development worldwide. After building one of the first jet airliners and completing production of Canada's first jet fighter, the company was poised ... Read more

    $12.99 USD