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From Battle of Britain Airman to PoW Escapee: The Story of Ian Walker RAF
Angela Walker
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Description for From Battle of Britain Airman to PoW Escapee: The Story of Ian Walker RAF
Hardback. Memoirs of Second World War pilots from New Zealand are scarce; this new publication preserves a unique voice and perspective on events. Num Pages: 327 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 241 x 26. Weight in Grams: 546.
This is the Second World War story of a champion cyclist turned airman who lived to tell the tale against almost impossible odds. A New Zealander in the RAF, Ian Walker took part in the Battle of Britain before transferring to Bomber Command and surviving three plane crashes in his Wellington bomber. The last of these saw him crash land in enemy territory, where he was eventually captured and taken prisoner. Confined within the claustrophobic walls of a POW camp, he hatched a plot with a fellow inmate to escape. This they achieved, almost miraculously, in broad daylight. Living on ... Read more
This is the Second World War story of a champion cyclist turned airman who lived to tell the tale against almost impossible odds. A New Zealander in the RAF, Ian Walker took part in the Battle of Britain before transferring to Bomber Command and surviving three plane crashes in his Wellington bomber. The last of these saw him crash land in enemy territory, where he was eventually captured and taken prisoner. Confined within the claustrophobic walls of a POW camp, he hatched a plot with a fellow inmate to escape. This they achieved, almost miraculously, in broad daylight. Living on ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
546g
Number of Pages
327
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473890725
SKU
V9781473890725
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-2
About Angela Walker
Angela Walker is a first-time author from New Zealand. She is also a former Olympic gymnast and Commonwealth gold medalist, inspired in her own sporting endeavours by her father, a champion cyclist who narrowly missed Commonwealth Games selection himself, cycling on a leg that had been injured during the war. The publication of this book represents the culmination of a ... Read more
Reviews for From Battle of Britain Airman to PoW Escapee: The Story of Ian Walker RAF
This is an affectionate story of an inspiring father by a loving daughter. It is a very interesting and moving account. Very Highly Recommended.
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