The war in the skies from 1939 – 45 is one of the most remarkable stories to have emerged from the Second World War. Over this time thousands of men – few of whom had flown before – pushed themselves and their aircraft to the limits in a hazardous and entirely new type of warfare. Now for the first time Australians tell this story as they experienced it.
In this, the first of two volumes, former wireless operator/air gunner Ross Pearson covers the war over Europe. From extensive interviews with dozens of veterans, he has crafted a vivid account of their war – from basic training at home and overseas through to strategic and bombing operations and the POW experience.
This collection is both a richly detailed historical document and an immediate and personal story of “ordinary blokes” caught up in truly extraordinary circumstances.
This copy is in Very Good condition with some marks on the page edges. Pictures show the actual book you will receive, not a stock shot.