Nick Thomas

Hurricane Squadron Ace (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"The story of one of the most heroic fighter aces of the Second World War... has been brought to life in this gripping new book." -Lancashire Living Magazine Air Commodore Peter Malam "Pete" Brothers CBE, DSO, DFC, and Bar (1917-2008) was one of the most highly praised pilots of the Second World War. Decorated extensively, he secured a total of 16 "kills" over the course of the conflict, with 10 of these occurring during the Battle of Britain. Pivotal moments in his career include the time, in August 1940, when his flight encountered around a hundred enemy aircraft, including Messerschmitt 110s; he led the flight in attack against them, and soon found himself in a stalled position, out of which he spun, only to be confronted by a Dornier 215, which he shot down, before later destroying a Messerschmitt 109. Scores of these kind of risky maneuvers and winning victories punctuated a career defined by great courage, leadership and initiative in the face of fierce opposition. This new and engaging biography profiles a pilot who, until now, hasn't been the subject of such a thorough book-length study. The story of his career is incredibly entertaining, featuring a number of hair-raising episodes, and is sure to appeal to fans of aviation history as well as the more general reader seeking out an action-packed biography offering fresh insights into one of the most pivotal conflicts of the twentieth century. "An engaging story of one of The Few... This is a book that entertains, inspires, moves, amuses, surprises-what more could any reader ask for." -FIRE Project

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pen and Sword
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. November 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781473846463
• Artikelnr.: 41868880

Autorenporträt

Nick Thomas is a former archaeologist and finds expert. He currently works as Collections Officer for a local authority having been manager of the ground-breaking Stafford Castle Visitor Centre and Museum with which he has a 25 year association. Nick has contributed history articles for a number of archaeological journals and the local press, while finding time to work on many of the 'digs in his home town. His previous biographies include RAF Top Gun, the story of Teddy Donaldson.