A Drop in the Ocean: Dramatic Accounts of Aircrew Saved from the Sea

Burtt-Smith, Jim; French, John

ISBN 10: 0850525071 / ISBN 13: 9780850525076

Published by Pen & Sword, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Drop in the Ocean: Dramatic Accounts of Aircrew Saved from the Sea
• Publisher: Pen & Sword
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0850525071
• ISBN 13: 9780850525076
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1786708952.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 26536368
• Signed: 8/14/2026 12:02:32 PM
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Synopsis

A collection of accounts of ditchings during World War Two, in which RAF crews abandoned their damaged aircraft in the sea and spent hours - often days - afloat on hostile waters in a rubber dinghy or supported by an inflatable jacket. Includes reports from former ASR personnel.

From the Back Cover

These are stories that are packed with both tragedy and humour, but above all the impression created is of the quite extraordinary tenacity, bravery and endurance of the men of the Air Sea Rescue service.