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  • The Buried Spitfires of Burma

    A 'Fake' History

    by Andy Brockman, Tracy Spaight ...
    Rumours of buried Spitfires from the Second World War have spread around the world for seventy-five years, fuelling dreams of treasure hunting and watching the iconic aircraft fly again. In April 2012, the press reported that British Prime Minister David Cameron had negotiated an agreement with Myanmar President Thein Sein for the recovery and repatriation of twenty crated Spitfires, reportedly ... Read more

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  • The Diary Of A RAF Lancaster Bomber Pilot

    by Les Joy ...
    My name is Leslie Joy (Les to my friends), and I was born on the 16th March 1923 in Bradford, Yorkshire. This is my true story of how at the age of 19 I joined the RAF, fell in love with a Tiger Moth, got my wings and flew as a Lancaster Bomber pilot in World War II, and survived just! ... Read more

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  • Guy Gibson: Legend of the Dam Busters

    by Richard Edwards ...
    Series series British Flying Legends
    DESCRIPTION“An excellent book to read at this time during the anniversary of the bombing of the German dams by what seemed impossible odds.” Review.**Guy Gibson: Legend of the Dam Busters tells the dramatic story of a renowned British flying legend and his leadership of the infamous raid on the Ruhr dams in May 1943, providing a fitting and timely tribute to a truly courageous aviator.This short i ... Read more

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  • Deadly Skies (True Combat)

    by Nigel Cawthorne ...
    Just after 2100 hours, the mission’s leader Wing Commander Guy Gibson gave the signal. The red light went on and the Merlin engines of the thirteen Lancaster bombers roared into life. They had been in intensive training for eight weeks for the most famous bombing raid of World War II. RAF 617 squadron, the Dambusters, were finally ready to go...Read about the RAF’s daring Dambusters mission, along ... Read more

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  • 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

  • RJ Mitchell: Legend of the Spitfire

    by Richard Edwards ...
    Series series British Flying Legends
    DESCRIPTIONRJ Mitchell: Legend of the Spitfire recounts the extraordinary achievements of one of Britain’s greatest aviation legends, the man responsible for creating Britain’s most iconic fighter aircraft, the Supermarine Spitfire.The book, which is around the length of a short story, approximately 40 printed pages, gives the reader a concise and straightforward insight into the life of RJ ... Read more

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  • Vietnam: The Australian War

    by Paul Ham ...
    For the first time this is the full story of Australia's involvement in our longest military campaign'Surely God weeps,' an Australian soldier wrote in despair of the conflict in Vietnam. But no God intervened to shorten the years of carnage and devastation in this most controversial of wars. the ten-year struggle in the rice paddies and jungles of South Vietnam unleashed the most devastating ... Read more

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  • Limitless: The Autobiography

    The bestselling story of Britain’s inspirational astronaut

    by Tim Peake ...
    The inspirational autobiography of Britain’s beloved astronaut Tim Peake, the #1 bestselling author of Hello, is this Planet Earth? and Ask an AstronautAs heard on BBC Radio 4 Desert Island Discs__________________'What surprised me was how entirely serene I felt. I was weightless, no forces exerting themselves on my body. To my left was the Space Station. Below me, gradually going into shadow, was ... Read more

    $12.79 USD

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  • The Flying Kangaroo

    Great Untold Stories of Qantas...The Heroic, the Hilarious and the Sometimes Just Plain Strange

    by Jim Eames ...
    Brings to full and rich life the extraordinary characters, events and challenges that have made Qantas an Australian icon.From its earliest days, Qantas has attracted its fair share of unusual challenges and unique characters. These are the stories of a great airline and the people who made it, told by a man who has Qantas blood running through his veins. They are hilarious, nostalgic, heroic and ... Read more

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  • The Pacific War Uncensored

    A War Correspondent's Unvarnished Account of the Fight Against Japan

    by Harold Guard, John Tring ...
    A WWII reporter's dangerous adventures in Singapore, Malaya, Java, and more.Harold Guard became a war correspondent by chance after he'd been invalided out of the navy following a submarine accident. Thereafter, working for United Press, he gained a front-row seat to many of the most dramatic battles and events of the century.In March 1942, Guard arrived in Australia, having narrowly escaped from ... Read more

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  • Cold War, Hot Wings

    Memoirs of a Cold War Fighter Pilot, 1962–1994

    by Chris J. Bain ...
    A former Royal Air Force fighter pilot chronicles his time in service during the Cold War in this gripping memoir.This is a semi-autobiographical account of a fighter pilot in the RAF from 1962 to 1994. He was both a Hunter and Harrier pilot, rose to Squadron Leader level, and commanded fighter and strategic reconnaissance units. He was CO of the Desert Rescue Team, flew Dakotas on desert supply ... Read more

    $12.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • By the Skin of My Teeth

    Flying RAF Spitfires and Mustangs in World War II and USAF Sabre Jets in the Korean War

    by Colin Downes ...
    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 ... Read more

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