Killer Caldwell
Australia’s Greatest Fighter Pilot
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
8 August 2017
Summary
Clive ‘Killer’ Caldwell was a natural and brilliant pilot, a superb shot, and a born leader. He saw action against the Germans, Italians and Japanese, and remains Australia’s greatest ever fighter pilot - this is his definitive biography.
Born and brought up in Sydney, it was obvious from an early age that nothing would stand in Caldwell’s way. He bluffed his way into the RAAF, then made sure that he was posted exactly where he thought he should be.
His ability was unquestione…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780733639142 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0733639143 |
| Author: | Jeffrey Watson |
| Publisher: | Hachette Australia |
| Imprint: | Hachette Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 8 August 2017 |
| Weight: | 228g |
| Dimensions: | 199mm x 131mm x 21mm |
| Series: | Hachette Military Collection |
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an outstanding airman and a popular national hero. - Australian War Memorial on Clive Caldwell
He was an ideal pilot for the rough desert war; tough, adaptable, inspirational, good-natured, and an excellent poker player. - THE INDEPENDENT on Clive CaldwellCaptain Clive “Killer” Caldwell single-handedly saved hundreds of Australian lives. - ABC NEWS on Clive CaldwellAbout The Author
Jeffrey Watson
Jeffrey Watson is a broadcaster, author, journalist and documentary maker with over forty years in the business. Best known as a presenter on BEYOND 2000, he has also contributed to THIS DAY TONIGHT, FOUR CORNERS, 60 MINUTES and GETAWAY. A passionate aviator, Jeffrey is a member of the Spitfire Association, an honorary member of the Royal Aeronautical Society, and in 1991 was created a Chevalier of the Order of Merit by French President Francois Mitterrand. Jeffrey has authored several books, including SIDNEY COTTON: THE LAST PLANE OUT OF BERLIN and KILLER CALDWELL.
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