Fighter Pilot's Summer

Wg Cdr Paul Richeyt and Norman Francks

ISBN 10: 1902304241 / ISBN 13: 9781902304243

Published by Grub Street, 1993

About this Item

fine, signed by Norman Franks.

Seller Inventory # 2626

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fighter Pilot's Summer
• Publisher: Grub Street
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1902304241
• ISBN 13: 9781902304243
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fine
• Weight: 469 grams
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • World War 2 Aviation RAF

About this title

Synopsis

Despite being seriously wounded in the Battle of France, Paul Richey began a tour of operations in 1941 as a flight commander in 609 Squadron. This is the story not only of 609 Squadron's war during the summer of 1941, but also of Richey's exploits until the end of the war at Fighter Command HQ.

About the Author

Norman Franks is a respected historian and author. Previous titles for Pen and Sword include InThe Footsteps of the Red Baron (co-authored with Mike OConnor), The Fighting Cocks, RAF Fighter Pilots Over Burma, Dogfight, The Fallen Few of the Battle of Britain (with Nigel McCrery) and Dowdings Eagles. Over the course of his career, Frank has published some of the most compelling works on First World War fighter aviation, being one of the worlds leading authorities on the subject.

He lives in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex.