206pp. 9.5 x 6.25 inches approx. ".describes firstly the author's frustrations as a Staff Officer in Cairo, then more significantly his triumphs and disasters as a Beaufort Flight Commander on anti-shipping operations from Malta in that crucial summer of 1942." With b&w photographs. Fine/Fine.

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Title

TOPEDO LEADER

Publisher

Grub Street

Publication Date

1992

Language

English

ISBN 10

0948817569

ISBN 13

9780948817564

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Fine

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Written during the war without benefit of hindsight, this is a remarkable and valuable account. A very personal story, its lucid, exciting and readable narrative describes firstly the author's frustrations as a Staff Officer in Cairo, then his triumphs and disasters as a Beaufort Flight Commander on the anti-shipping operations from Malta in 1942, during which Gibbs' contribution was immense.

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Patrick Gibbs specializes in World War II History.

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