Star Dust Falling by Jay Rayner (30 results)
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Language: English
Published by Transworld Publishers Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2003
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In August 1947 in the highest of the High Andes, one of the earliest long haul passenger aircraft, a Lancaster called Star Dust, disappeared en route to Santiago, Chile. It left behind only questions: was it sabotage; was there a horde of gold on board; and what was the meaning of the radio opera…tor's mysterious final message before the air waves fell silent? Only with the discovery of the wreckage by two Argentinian climbers in January 2000 could those questions finally begin to be answered. "Star Dust Falling" is the story of those on board that pioneering aircraft and of the ramshackle airline British South American Airways which sent them to their deaths. Run by an austere Australian war hero newly arrived from bomber command, BSAA's flying crew consisted entirely of ex-bomber pilots. The fleet of converted Lancaster Bombers operated on a shoestring, regularly flying without sufficient fuel or access to adequate weather forecasts. The result was that it became one of the most dangerous airlines in the western world. Yet it wasn't until a third of its planes had crashed and dozens of its passengers had died that the Government finally called a halt. In this account, Jay Rayner recreates the events surrounding the loss of Star Dust and her discovery 50 years later, piecing together the lives of the characters involved: the Chilean-Palestinian passenger with a diamond stitched into the lining of his suit; the King's Messenger with his bag full of diplomatic secrets; the crew of fearless pilots working in unbelievably strenuous conditions; the Argentinian climbers who risked their lives to find the wreck; and the Argentinian military men who declared war on each other in an attempt to claim the credit. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every l…iterary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Language: English
Published by Penguin Books Canada, Limited, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2002
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition, First Printing.
Language: English
Published by Penguin Books Canada, Limited, Toronto, ON, Canada, 2002
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 261 pp. Fine copy. "On August 1947 in the highest of the High Andes, one of the earliest long-haul passenger aircraft, a Lancastrian called Star Dust, disappeared en route to Santiago, Chile. Star Dust Falling is the story of those on board that pioneering aircraft".
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1st edition, hardback, 8vo, 260pp, illustrated, pages slightly browned, otherwise clean and tight, no inscriptions, Very Good / Very Good dustwrapper. ISBN: 038560226X.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Condition: Good. Original boards, dust jacket, illustrated with some b/w photographs, 8vo.
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Condition: As New. Doubleday, 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Chronicles the story of the most dangerous passenger airline in the world, which used daring ex-RAF pilots to fly converted bombers over the Andes. The tale of the fatal flight of the "Star Dust" is told in light of the recen…t discovery of the treasure-laden plane. Photos, 260 pp.
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Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, AustraliaLawrence Jones Books
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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 260pp, bw ills, map. Or boards in jacket. Pages evenly toned, slight edge wear to jacket. The 1947 disappearance of BSAA Lancastrian passenger plane Star Dust in the High Andes. Size: 8vo.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. 272 pages. cover worn, Star Dust Falling Rayner, Jay.
Language: English
Published by Penguin Books Canada, Limited, Toronto, ON, Canada, 2002
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Seller: Ghost River Rare and Used Books, Cremona, AB, CanadaGhost River Rare and Used Books
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Condition: V. Good. V. Good. Toronto, ON, Canada: Penguin Books Canada, Limited, 2002. 260 pp. In August 1947 in the High Andes one of the earliest long haul passenger aircraft called Star Dust, disappeared en route to Santiago, Chile. It was discovered 50 years later. Dust jacket is bright, clean, no creases, no tears, not pric…ed clipped. Linen like paper on boards binding with turquoise coloured spine is in lovely condition. No former owner's name. Text is unmarked. A great copy. . HC and DJ. V. Good/V. Good.
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Hardback. Jay Rayner, Transworld Publishers Ltd. A.V.M. Bennett, much decorated in the war for his exploits flying Lancaster bombers, was appointed to run British South American Airways (BSAA) straight after the war, using converted Lancasters as passenger aircraft and employing members of his wartime squadron as pilots. His was… one of the first long-haul airlines, and he specialized in the South American routes. The Lancasters were wholly unsuited to the job and the airline had a phenomenally high accident rate. Bennett was operating on a shoestring, his pilots were often insufficiently experienced at flying the routes and the planes frequently had barely enough fuel to reach their destination. But enough people were prepared to pay #100 for the three-day flight and it wasn't until a number of planes had crashed with the loss of many lives that the airline finally lost its licence. Interleaved with this story is the modern day expedition to find the crashed Stardust which, despite a massive search of the Andes had never been found until two Argentine climbers came upon parts of the aircraft on a glacier high up in the Andes beneath the massive Tupangato peak (6800m), more than 50 km's from the area where the plane was last reported. One of these climbers was the son of a man obsessed for years with finding the aircraft, which was rumoured to be carrying gold. This is a story with several ingredients: the romance of the early days of longhaul flying; the mystery of the crash and the eccentric, cavalier, swaggering figure of A.V.M. Bennett himself. Hardback.
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. private library liquidation new unread.
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Hardcover. Condition: New. STAR DUST FALLING.JAY RAYNER.Condition:New,MAY HAVE SLIGHT SHELF WEAR.
Published by Penguin Canada, Toronto, 2002
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- First Edition
Seller: Riverwash Books (IOBA), Prescott, ON, CanadaRiverwash Books (IOBA)
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 261 pp. Photos. Spine bumped. Jacket has light edgewear. Small black remainder mark on bottom edge of book. A look at the events surrounding the mysterious disappearance of the BSAA Lancaster in the high Andes in 1947, and the discovery of her wrec…kage in 2000. Speculation swirled around the passenger with diamonds sewn into his suit, and the King's Messenger with his bag of diplomatic secrets. ; Remainder; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.
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Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 8vo pp. 261, contains a black and white photo section. book.
Published by Penguin Toronto 2002, 2002
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Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaAndrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne
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Add to basket1st edition dust jacket As New octavo 251pp., b/w plates, map, In august 1947 a long-haul passenger aircraft, a British South American Airways Lancastrian; Star Dust, disappeared en route to Santiago. Story of the search for the aircraft & the reason for its loss.
