Artie - Bomber Command Legend: The Remarkable Story of Wing Commander Artie Ashworth DSO, DFC and Bar, AFC and Bar, MID - Hardcover

Ashworth, Vince

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0992620759 ISBN 13: 9780992620752

Publisher: Fighting High Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

The story of RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War has been told many times, but rarely has it been painted as vividly as this accounting of Artie Ashworth's experiences - a tale of extraordinary bravery and sacrifice set within the greatest air battle of all time. Artie Ashworth served two tours with No. 75 (New Zealand) Squadron, and in between he flew a tour with No. 38 and then No. 216 Squadron, first in Malta and then in the Middle East. Subsequently he was posted to the newly formed Path Finder Force HQ. Seconded to the RNZAF in the Pacific, Artie flew Corsairs with 17F Squadron. Somehow Artie survived 110 operations over enemy territory and in recognition was awarded four decorations for bravery, the DSO, DFC twice, and MID.
Vincent Ashworth pieces together the compelling story of one of the most distinguished pilots to fly operational bombers during the Second World War. Utilizing his older brother’s personal memoir and his remarkable and beautifully presented logbooks as a basis, Vincent Ashworth skillfully crafts Artie’s complete story. A man described by his contemporaries as an exceptional pilot, redoubtable, and simply legendary.

About this title

About the Author

Vincent Ashworth's 'Artie - Bomber Command Legend' follows the successful publication of 'For Our Tomorrow He Gave His Today', the story of his fighter pilot brother who was killed in Normandy in 1944. He first developed his writing skills through regular contributions to one of New Zealand's farming magazines, and later, completing reports and lengthy studies, both as a World Bank Consultant and staff member. In 1960, he established and managed Ashworth and Associates, a successful Farm Consulting firm, the first of its kind in New Zealand. On retiring from the World Bank staff he took up Deer farming in New Zealand. Now fully retired, he focuses on writing.

Review

The publisher is establishing a reputation for bringing to print flying stories that inspire and deliver fresh insights ... This is a unique book that includes reproductions of flying logs and is an absorbing read. Highly recommended! * Firetrench 18/03/2015 * Anyone devoted to Bomber Command and especially the Pathfinder Force will love it. Nice job. * War History Online *

Edition details

• Publisher: Fighting High Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0992620759
• ISBN 13: 9780992620752
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240