By the Skin of My Teeth
The Memoirs of an RAF Mustang Pilot in World War II and of Flying Sabres with USAF in Korea
$45.60
- Paperback
328 pages
- Release Date
17 August 2020
Summary
This is a memoir 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 personal experiences, reminiscences and impressions and is written in four parts.
Part One covers the years leading to the author’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. …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781526781642 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1526781646 |
| Author: | Colin Downes |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Aviation |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 328 |
| Release Date: | 17 August 2020 |
| Weight: | 582g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
Colin Downes
Colin Downes contributed to previously published books such as Brian Cull’s With the Yanks in Korea, One-armed Mac and Blue on Blue published by Grub Street. In addition, he published some flying anecdotes in Aeroplane Monthly. He lived in British Colombia until his death in 2014.
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