Angus Findon (11 results)
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Republic P-47 proved to be a formidable ground-attack aircraft and in RAF service was especially devastating during the fighting in Burma in 1945. There, the Thunderbolt was deployed using the cab rank' system that proved so effective for the Hawker Typhoons during the Battle for Normand…y. Flying standing patrols close to the front line, as and when they were needed the Thunderbolts would be directed to specific targets by ground controllers deployed among the Army units in contact with the enemy. The effects of the aerial bombardment the Thunderbolts unleashed was all too often devastating. Though he only joined 34 Squadron in 1945, Angus Findon quickly found himself embroiled in the last battles of the Second World War - as the many entries in his pilot's logbook testify. In particular, he and his fellow Thunderbolt pilots, often operating alongside RAF Spitfires, played a vital part in the Battle of the Sittang Bend. On 2 July 1945, a Gurkha patrol ambushed a small enemy unit and captured a despatch bag containing a copy of the operational plan for a break-out that the Japanese Army was planning. Forewarned, the Allies were ready when the enemy attack came. So swift and destructive was the RAF response, that the breakout ended in disaster for the Japanese who suffered such severe losses that some formations were wiped out. The Battle of Sittang Bend effectively brought the war in Burma to an end. In his remarkable memoir, never previously published and supported here by additional narrative from the aviation historian Mark Hillier, Angus Findon details not only his part in the Allied victory from his initial training, but graphically recounts what it was like to fly the Thunderbolt and operate in the harsh conditions of the Burmese airfields during the final months of the Second World War. AUTHOR: Like many young boys educated in the lead up to the Second World War, Angus Findon was set on joining the RAF and becoming a fighter pilot. However, plagued by ill health he was initially forced to settle for helping the war effort by joining the ARP. Subsequently employed as a ploughman working the fields of the South Downs, he also served in the Home Guard. Not one to give up, he persisted in his desire to fly and eventually, after training in Canada, found himself in the cockpit of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt II in Burma. 50 b/w illustrations Angus Findon recounts his flying career, from joining up, initial training in Canada, further training in Egypt and India and then posting to 34 Squadron in Burma. Among the many events recounted by the author is a graphic description of crashing his aircraft during training in Canada. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. The Republic P-47 proved to be a formidable ground-attack aircraft and in RAF service was especially devastating during the fighting in Burma in 1945. There, the Thunderbolt was deployed using the cab rank' system that proved so effective for the Hawker Typhoons during… the Battle for Normandy. Flying standing patrols close to the front line, as and when they were needed the Thunderbolts would be directed to specific targets by ground controllers deployed among the Army units in contact with the enemy. The effects of the aerial bombardment the Thunderbolts unleashed was all too often devastating. Though he only joined 34 Squadron in 1945, Angus Findon quickly found himself embroiled in the last battles of the Second World War - as the many entries in his pilot's logbook testify. In particular, he and his fellow Thunderbolt pilots, often operating alongside RAF Spitfires, played a vital part in the Battle of the Sittang Bend. On 2 July 1945, a Gurkha patrol ambushed a small enemy unit and captured a despatch bag containing a copy of the operational plan for a break-out that the Japanese Army was planning. Forewarned, the Allies were ready when the enemy attack came. So swift and destructive was the RAF response, that the breakout ended in disaster for the Japanese who suffered such severe losses that some formations were wiped out. The Battle of Sittang Bend effectively brought the war in Burma to an end. In his remarkable memoir, never previously published and supported here by additional narrative from the aviation historian Mark Hillier, Angus Findon details not only his part in the Allied victory from his initial training, but graphically recounts what it was like to fly the Thunderbolt and operate in the harsh conditions of the Burmese airfields during the final months of the Second World War. AUTHOR: Like many young boys educated in the lead up to the Second World War, Angus Findon was set on joining the RAF and becoming a fighter pilot. However, plagued by ill health he was initially forced to settle for helping the war effort by joining the ARP. Subsequently employed as a ploughman working the fields of the South Downs, he also served in the Home Guard. Not one to give up, he persisted in his desire to fly and eventually, after training in Canada, found himself in the cockpit of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt II in Burma. 50 b/w illustrations Angus Findon recounts his flying career, from joining up, initial training in Canada, further training in Egypt and India and then posting to 34 Squadron in Burma. Among the many events recounted by the author is a graphic description of crashing his aircraft during training in Canada.
Published by Ward Lock, London,, 1966
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- First Edition
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Add to basketCondition: Fine. 8vo pp 224. Novel set in British Perfume business. Fine in fine dust wrapper. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket.
Published by Ward Lock, London, 1964
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Scarce title. Black boards stamped in gilt on spine, brown endpapers, orange top edges. Faint foxing in foredges, tight and tidy, bookseller's price in ink in fep. Dust jacket is intact, light rubbing, small corner tears. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾…" tall.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Republic P-47 proved to be a formidable ground-attack aircraft and in RAF service was especially devastating during the fighting in Burma in 1945. There, the Thunderbolt was deployed using the cab rank' system that proved so effective for the Hawker Typhoons during the Battle for Normand…y. Flying standing patrols close to the front line, as and when they were needed the Thunderbolts would be directed to specific targets by ground controllers deployed among the Army units in contact with the enemy. The effects of the aerial bombardment the Thunderbolts unleashed was all too often devastating. Though he only joined 34 Squadron in 1945, Angus Findon quickly found himself embroiled in the last battles of the Second World War - as the many entries in his pilot's logbook testify. In particular, he and his fellow Thunderbolt pilots, often operating alongside RAF Spitfires, played a vital part in the Battle of the Sittang Bend. On 2 July 1945, a Gurkha patrol ambushed a small enemy unit and captured a despatch bag containing a copy of the operational plan for a break-out that the Japanese Army was planning. Forewarned, the Allies were ready when the enemy attack came. So swift and destructive was the RAF response, that the breakout ended in disaster for the Japanese who suffered such severe losses that some formations were wiped out. The Battle of Sittang Bend effectively brought the war in Burma to an end. In his remarkable memoir, never previously published and supported here by additional narrative from the aviation historian Mark Hillier, Angus Findon details not only his part in the Allied victory from his initial training, but graphically recounts what it was like to fly the Thunderbolt and operate in the harsh conditions of the Burmese airfields during the final months of the Second World War. AUTHOR: Like many young boys educated in the lead up to the Second World War, Angus Findon was set on joining the RAF and becoming a fighter pilot. However, plagued by ill health he was initially forced to settle for helping the war effort by joining the ARP. Subsequently employed as a ploughman working the fields of the South Downs, he also served in the Home Guard. Not one to give up, he persisted in his desire to fly and eventually, after training in Canada, found himself in the cockpit of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt II in Burma. 50 b/w illustrations Angus Findon recounts his flying career, from joining up, initial training in Canada, further training in Egypt and India and then posting to 34 Squadron in Burma. Among the many events recounted by the author is a graphic description of crashing his aircraft during training in Canada. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
- Hardcover
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Republic P-47 proved to be a formidable ground-attack aircraft and in RAF service was especially devastating during the fighting in Burma in 1945. There, the Thunderbolt was deployed using the cab rank' system that proved so effective for the Hawker Typhoons during the Battle for Normand…y. Flying standing patrols close to the front line, as and when they were needed the Thunderbolts would be directed to specific targets by ground controllers deployed among the Army units in contact with the enemy. The effects of the aerial bombardment the Thunderbolts unleashed was all too often devastating. Though he only joined 34 Squadron in 1945, Angus Findon quickly found himself embroiled in the last battles of the Second World War - as the many entries in his pilot's logbook testify. In particular, he and his fellow Thunderbolt pilots, often operating alongside RAF Spitfires, played a vital part in the Battle of the Sittang Bend. On 2 July 1945, a Gurkha patrol ambushed a small enemy unit and captured a despatch bag containing a copy of the operational plan for a break-out that the Japanese Army was planning. Forewarned, the Allies were ready when the enemy attack came. So swift and destructive was the RAF response, that the breakout ended in disaster for the Japanese who suffered such severe losses that some formations were wiped out. The Battle of Sittang Bend effectively brought the war in Burma to an end. In his remarkable memoir, never previously published and supported here by additional narrative from the aviation historian Mark Hillier, Angus Findon details not only his part in the Allied victory from his initial training, but graphically recounts what it was like to fly the Thunderbolt and operate in the harsh conditions of the Burmese airfields during the final months of the Second World War. AUTHOR: Like many young boys educated in the lead up to the Second World War, Angus Findon was set on joining the RAF and becoming a fighter pilot. However, plagued by ill health he was initially forced to settle for helping the war effort by joining the ARP. Subsequently employed as a ploughman working the fields of the South Downs, he also served in the Home Guard. Not one to give up, he persisted in his desire to fly and eventually, after training in Canada, found himself in the cockpit of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt II in Burma. 50 b/w illustrations Angus Findon recounts his flying career, from joining up, initial training in Canada, further training in Egypt and India and then posting to 34 Squadron in Burma. Among the many events recounted by the author is a graphic description of crashing his aircraft during training in Canada. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Published by Published by Ward Lock & Co., Ltd. London First edition . 1966., 1966
- First Edition
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. First edition hard back. Very Good / Small rubs to spine ends, damp line to front end paper. Very Good dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. MODERN FIRST EDITIONS.
Published by Ward Lock & Co, 1966
- Hardcover
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-library. Clean text, sound binding. Quick dispatch from UK seller.
