From Coastal Command to Captivity | The Memoir of a Second World War Airman

Hunter, W. J. 'Jim' [Wing Commander William James Hunter]

Published by Published by Leo Cooper an imprint of Pen and Sword Books Ltd., 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition . 2003., 2003

About this Item

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. The author was the navigator in a Beaufort of No 217 Squadron which was shot down during the hunt for the Scharnhorst. He survived the crash, but was picked up by a German ship, and was soon incarcerated as POW. As an artist, he quickly became a forger of escape documents - and produced colour sketches, some of which are reproduced here. Contains (viii), 152 pp with colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. WORLD WAR II (Second).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: From Coastal Command to Captivity | The Memoir of a Second World War Airman
• Publisher: Published by Leo Cooper an imprint of Pen and Sword Books Ltd., 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First Edition . 2003.
• Publication Date: 2003
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included