Paperback. 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. AUTHOR: Colin Downes contributed to previously published books such as Brian Cull's With the Yanks in Korea, One-armed Mac and Blue on Blue published by Grub Street. In addition he published some flying anecdotes' in Aeroplane Monthly. He lived in British Colombia until his death in 2014. 32 b/w illustrations Not many books from RAF pilots who flew the legendary Mustang fighter during World War. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: By the Skin of My Teeth (Paperback)
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire
Publication Date: 2020
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1526781646
ISBN 13: 9781526781642
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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A unique account of flying with the US Air Force in action over Korea.

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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Colin Downes is an author and historian.

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