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Tempest Pilot
C.j. Sheddan
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Description for Tempest Pilot
Paperback. Jimmy Sheddan was one of the many New Zealanders who joined the RNZAF, then left his native land to come to England to fight the enemies of Great Britain and her Empire during World War Two. During the war, Jim Sheddan rose from the rank of sergeant pilot to squadron leader with 486 Squadron, a considerable achievement. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BM; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 200 x 15. Weight in Grams: 252.
Jimmy Sheddan was one of the many New Zealanders who joined the RNZAF, then left his native land to come to England to fight the enemies of Great Britain and her Empire during World War Two. Through his recollections we can share some of the trials and wartime tribulations they faced. Yet we can read too of the enormous amount of fun these men had despite the dangers and sacrifices of war. It is this quality which endears his book to us as well as the achievements of the airmen with whom he served. During the war, Jim Sheddan rose ... Read more
Jimmy Sheddan was one of the many New Zealanders who joined the RNZAF, then left his native land to come to England to fight the enemies of Great Britain and her Empire during World War Two. Through his recollections we can share some of the trials and wartime tribulations they faced. Yet we can read too of the enormous amount of fun these men had despite the dangers and sacrifices of war. It is this quality which endears his book to us as well as the achievements of the airmen with whom he served. During the war, Jim Sheddan rose ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Grub Street United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
252g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781906502959
SKU
V9781906502959
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About C.j. Sheddan
Norman Franks is a respected historian and author. Previous titles for Pen and Sword include InThe Footsteps of the Red Baron (co-authored with Mike OConnor), The Fighting Cocks, RAF Fighter Pilots Over Burma, Dogfight, The Fallen Few of the Battle of Britain (with Nigel McCrery) and Dowdings Eagles. Over the course of his career, Frank has published some of the ... Read more
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