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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 - Hardcover

Downes, Colin

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9781844152971: 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
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ISBN 10: 1844152979 ISBN 13: 9781844152971
Publisher: Pen and Sword Aviation, 2006

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Colin Downes is an author and historian.

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Publisher
Pen and Sword Aviation
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1844152979
ISBN 13 
9781844152971
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
224
Rating
  • 4.16 out of 5 stars
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