Air men behind the medals / Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork.
| Author/creator | Pitchfork, Graham |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Barnsley : Pen & Sword Aviation, 2015. |
| Description | xi, 233 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Men behind the medals. |
| Portion of title | Airmen behind the medals |
| Contents | The medals -- Operations from day one -- Welch Foster -- Blenheims over Greece -- 'Twinkle' Pearson -- Devoted doctor -- Courtney Willey -- Hurricane ship buster -- 'Blondie' Walker -- Air-sea rescue crewman -- Doug Sheppard -- Path to Berlin -- Jock Cassels -- North Atlantic veteran -- Jack Holmes -- Fighter pilot to test pilot -- John Sowrey -- Conspicuous gallantry over Biscay -- Charles Corder -- The sea shall not have them -- David Jones -- Mediterranean strike pilot -- Tom Freer -- Night prowler -- Guy Fazan -- Australian Beauforts over New Guinea -- Charles Walsh -- Leap of faith -- Bill Aldridge -- Chindits air drop pilot -- Peter Bray -- Eyes over the desert -- Bryan Colston -- Carrier attack pilot -- Walter Thomson -- Typhoon wing leader -- 'Kit' North-Lewis -- RAF Regiment Burma Star -- Norman Gerrish -- Maritime leader -- Donald MacKenzie -- Rifleman to Air Commodore -- Pat Kennedy. |
| Abstract | Of the many human characteristics, few evoke greater admiration and respect than gallantry in the service of one's country. Here, Graham Pitchfork describes the outstanding bravery of twenty-one air men who served in the Royal Air Force and the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War. These accounts encompass most theaters of operation as well as a host of aircraft types and aircrew categories. Accounts of the gallantry of those who served on the ground in support of flying operations are also relayed in this substantial anthology. The book explores the gallantry of airmen who fought in a variety of contexts, including that band of men who are so often forgotten, the Burma veterans. A gallant RAF sergeant and an RAF doctor who cared for and inspired fellow prisoners in Japanese camps are both included here, as are stories relating the extreme bravery of a Fleet Air Arm pilot, a Pathfinder pilot and a Typhoon wing leader. The valorous acts of these airmen serve as inspirational examples to a new generation of flying men and women. Graham Pitchfork extracts the drama and poignancy of their tales, enlivening them to great effect in this riveting publication that is sure to appeal broadly to enthusiasts of the era. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 226-227) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2015509905 |
| ISBN | 9781473828155 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 1473828155 (hbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |