MEN BEHIND THE MEDALS: The Actions of 21 Aviators during World War Two - Hardcover

Pitchfork, Graham

 
9780850525861: MEN BEHIND THE MEDALS: The Actions of 21 Aviators during World War Two
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0850525861 ISBN 13: 9780850525861
Publisher: Pen and Sword, 1998

Synopsis

A senior RAF veteran and researcher has used the medals and decorations awarded during World War II to present a picture of the war as seen by the ordinary air and ground crews of the RAF, backed up by a unique collection of photographs.

As Sir Ivor Bloom points out in his Foreword, 'A few names have become household legends,' and one is forced to wonder whether 'The Few' have not stolen the limelight from 'The many'. If that is so, Air Commodore Pitchfork's book is a timely reminder of the debt we owe to all those gallant airmen whose aerial adventures he so vividly records, are worthy representatives.

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About the Author

Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork MBE, BA, FRAes is the chairman of the Buccaneer Aircrew Association. He served in thr RAF for 36 years as a navigator and was awarded the MBE for his part in introducing the Buccaneer to RAF service in the maritime strike role. Graham is author of Men Behind the Medals (Pen and Sword 1998) and the Buccaneers (Sutton, 2002), He lives in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire.

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Publisher
Pen and Sword
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0850525861
ISBN 13 
9780850525861
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
224

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