"Wing Commander Richard (Dick) Cresswell faced more than 450 hours flying hazardous operational missions as the leader of an Australian fighter squadron in two wars - first, in World War II, and then in the Korean War of 1950-53. In these conflicts he was three times the Commanding Officer of the famed 77th Squadron. Moreover, on each occasion that he commanded No 77 Squadron, it was committed to the sharp end of the campaigns in which he fought. Not many fighter leaders of the Royal Australian Air Force achieved this remarkable distinction, which seemed to challenge the rules. Because of his distinguished service leading No 77 Squadron in war, he became known throughout the RAAF as Mr Double Seven."--Provided by publisher.
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Seller: John Hopkinson - Bookseller, Cremona, AB, Canada
Soft cover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. private library liquidation. Book condition is As new. Soft cover. No dj. Seller Inventory # 11374
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Seller: masted books, Gilberton, SA, Australia
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Covers & Spine: front and back showing only light scuffing & signs of handling otherwise undamaged, minimal wear along edges and at corners, spine is intact and solid. Binding: firm throughout. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, clean throughout. PLEASE NOTE: Due to this item weighing less than 500g, postage cost for international orders (i.e. not Australian) will be less than what is shown here. Please email me if you would like a quote. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks. Seller Inventory # 008528
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Seller: Rons Bookshop (Canberra, Australia), Canberra, ACT, Australia
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Because of his distinguished service leading No 77 Squadron in war, Dick Cresswell became known throughout the RAAF as 'Mr Double Seven'. Here is the tale of one of the legends of the RAAF, told by well-known RAAF historian, George Odgers. Seller Inventory # 000958
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1920800301I2N00
Seller: Captain John Smith's Books, MABLETHORPE, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Likely ex-military library - likely lighter use with corresponding military stamp. Likely condition is Fair-Good if not stated. All other info as listed. NB note this is a placeholder description and my entire list is being regularly updated with photographs and information. Please enquire for further details for this copy. Seller Inventory # CJSBMR77
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