Men Behind the Medals: the Actions of 21 Aviators During World War Two

Pitchfork, Air Commodore Graham

ISBN 10: 0850525861 / ISBN 13: 9780850525861

Published by Leo Cooper, 1998

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signed inscription from the author on the title page, also signed by 'sandy' wilson and his wife mary, illustrated, 268 pages plus index.

Seller Inventory # 019217

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Men Behind the Medals: the Actions of 21 Aviators During World War Two
• Publisher: Leo Cooper
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0850525861
• ISBN 13: 9780850525861
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

A senior RAF veteran and researcher has used the medals and decorations awarded during World War II to present a picture of the war as seen by the ordinary air and ground crews of the RAF, backed up by a unique collection of photographs.

As Sir Ivor Bloom points out in his Foreword, 'A few names have become household legends,' and one is forced to wonder whether 'The Few' have not stolen the limelight from 'The many'. If that is so, Air Commodore Pitchfork's book is a timely reminder of the debt we owe to all those gallant airmen whose aerial adventures he so vividly records, are worthy representatives.

About the Author

Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork MBE, BA, FRAes is the chairman of the Buccaneer Aircrew Association. He served in thr RAF for 36 years as a navigator and was awarded the MBE for his part in introducing the Buccaneer to RAF service in the maritime strike role. Graham is author of Men Behind the Medals (Pen and Sword 1998) and the Buccaneers (Sutton, 2002), He lives in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire.