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Book Collection Lot of Three War Pilots Titles: Book (1) Noble Six Hundred: The Story of the Empire Air Training Scheme. Book (2) Typhoon Pilot. Book (3) Challenge: Sir Valston Hancock. Extra charges for over-sea shipping due the weight is over 500grams. Below is the condition report & Synopsis of the three titles. Book (1) Noble Six Hundred: The Story of the Empire Air Training Scheme. With special reference to the 674 Australians who trained in Southern Rhodesia. Book condition is very good. Hard cover. Ex-owner inscribed note on the first fly leaf page. Dust jack very good. Book boards clean and unmarked front and back of the book. Book block is clean & unmarked all side of the book. Spine intact. Text body clean and unmarked throughout the book. is a compelling historical account of the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS) during World War II, with a special focus on 674 Australians who trained in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Here s what makes it notable: EATS Overview: The book explores how Australia, along with the UK, Canada, and New Zealand, collaborated to train aircrew for the war effort one of the largest aviation training programs in history. Australian Focus: Winter highlights the personal stories and military careers of 251 Australians who trained in Rhodesia and served in various war theatres, from the Pacific to Russia. Publication Details: First published in 1982 in Brighton, Victoria, the book includes 324 pages, black-and-white illustrations, maps, and an appendix. Historical Value: It s considered a rare and valuable resource for military historians and collectors. Typhoon Pilot. Book (2) Typhoon Pilot. Book condition is very good. Hard cover. Dust jacket near fine. Book boards are clean & unmarked front & back of the book. Book block is clean with a sun stain colour. Published 1982. 1st edition. Typhoon Pilot by Desmond Scott is a gripping WWII memoir that chronicles the daring exploits of a New Zealand fighter ace who rose to become the RAF s youngest Group Captain at just 25. Highlights from the book: Scott recounts his time flying Hawker Typhoons in combat over Normandy, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. He led No. 486 Squadron RNZAF and later commanded No. 123 Wing during Operation Overlord. His leadership and bravery earned him numerous honors, including the Distinguished Flying Cross (and Bar), Distinguished Service Order, and Officer of the Order of the British Empire. The book also pays tribute to the Typhoon aircraft itself a rugged, low-flying fighter-bomber nicknamed the Tiffy . It s not just a war story it s a portrait of courage, innovation, and the gritty reality of air combat. If you re into aviation history or personal accounts of WWII, this one s a standout. Book (3) Challenge: Sir Valston Hancock. Book condition is near fine. Hard cover. Dust jacket near fine. Book boards clean & unmarked front & back of the book. Book block is clean & unmarked all side of the book. Spine intact. Text body clean. Over-all a great and neat book. Challenge is the autobiography of Air Marshal Sir Valston Hancock, a towering figure in Australian military aviation. Published in 1990, the book offers a firsthand account of Hancock s life, from his early days in Perth to his rise as Chief of the Air Staff in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Military Journey: Hancock recounts his transition from the Army to the RAAF in 1929, his wartime service flying Bristol Beaufort bombers, and his leadership during the Aitape Wewak campaign in WWII. Strategic Vision: As Chief of the Air Staff (1961 1965), he oversaw major developments like the redevelopment of RAAF Base Learmonth and evaluated aircraft like the F-111 for Australia s defence needs. Personal Reflections: The book delves into his philosophy on leadership, his experiences with military bureaucracy, and the challenges of modernizing the RAAF during the Cold War era. Weight of Book (1) 0.520kg. Book (2) 0.348kg. Book (3) 0.630kg.
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