By the Skin of My Teeth

The Memoirs of an RAF Mustang Pilot in World War II and of Flying Sabres with USAF in Korea

By the Skin of My Teeth
Colin Downes
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Paperback
h234 x 156mm - 328pg
30 Jun 2020 UK
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9781526781642
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This is a memoir of flying with the Royal Air Force in war and peace during a career in military and civil aviation covering a half century. The text is filled with personal experiences, reminiscences and impressions and is written in four parts. Part One covers the years leading to the author's graduation and the winning of his RAF Wings. This is followed by action-packed stories of flying propeller-driven fighters, Spitfires and Mustangs, during and just after the Second World War. The author then tells of his unique experiences of front-line fighter operations when he flew jets with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. The final chapter covers the remainder of his RAF Service flying until retirement. AUTHOR: Colin Downes contributed to previously published books such as Brian Cull's With the Yanks in Korea, One-armed Mac and Blue on Blue published by Grub Street. In addition he published some flying anecdotes' in Aeroplane Monthly. He lived in British Colombia until his death in 2014. 32 b/w illustrations
Colin Downes contributed to previously published books such as Brian Cull's With the Yanks in Korea, One-armed Mac and Blue on Blue published by Grub Street. In addition he published some flying anecdotes' in Aeroplane Monthly. He lived in British Colombia until his death in 2014.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781526781642
Published: 30 Jun 2020
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pen & Sword Aviation
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
Format: Paperback
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Pages: 328

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