Desert Flyer. The Log and Journal of Flying Officer William E. Marsh

Ford-Jones, Martyn R.

ISBN 10: 0764303473 / ISBN 13: 9780764303470

Published by Schiffer Military History, Atglen PA, 1997

About this Item

Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Near Fine condition in a Very Good Dustjacket. Dustjacket spine is very slightly sunned and now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. An excellent copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. A heavy book due to the quality of the paper and so may require additional postage. 336 pages. This book follows Flying Officer Marsh from his early days as a school boy, through his RAF training and on to operations in North Africa.

Seller Inventory # 330891

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Desert Flyer. The Log and Journal of Flying Officer William E. Marsh
• Publisher: Schiffer Military History, Atglen PA
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764303473
• ISBN 13: 9780764303470
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military-Air

About this title

Synopsis

Killed in a flying accident in February 1944, Flying Officer William Marsh left behind a personal insight into the life of a desert flyer. Desert Flyer follows Bill Marsh from his early days as a schoolboy, through his RAF training in England and Canada, joins him in his first operational squadron and ultimately his life in North Africa. Originally posted to No. 605 Squadron, Bill Marsh was to have served in the unit in the Far East. However, fate dictated that he was destined for the desert war. He joined No. 274 Squadron and flew Hurricane fighter/bombers against Rommel's forces in the North African desert. Graphic descriptions of Marsh's eyewitness accounts of the sinking of the Royal Navy's aircraft Ark Royal, the aerial dogfights with the Luftwaffe and Regia Aeronautica, as well as details of his day-to-day life are all recorded within these pages. Over 230 previously unpublished photographs, taken by Bill Marsh, support the text. Utilizing private journals, personal letters, photographs, and flying log books, together with details from squadron operational record books, the author has brought to life the words and photographs recorded by William Marsh, the Desert Flyer.

About the Author

Martyn R. Ford-Jones is the recognized historian for No.XV Squadron, RAF. He is a member of both the RAF Club and XV Squadron Association. He is also a Life Member of the Bomber Command Association.