Spitfires in Japan : From Farnborough to the Far East

Author(s): Bouchier, Cecil

Binding:	Hardcover
Volume Condition:	Very Good
Dust Jacket:	No
Dust Jacket Condition:	Near Fine
Edition:	1st Edition
Language:	English
Publisher Name:	Global Oriental
Publication Year:	2005
Publication Place:	Folkestone, UK
ISBN:	9781901903447
Book ID:	008160
Catalogue(s):	War, Military History and Weapons

358pp, central section of black and white photographic plates. Blue cloth-covered boards, gilt titles on spine. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket has very, very minor shelf wear. 8vo. The long-awaited memoir recording the career of the WW1 soldier who went on to became a pilot and instructor during WW2, combining battlefield courage and endurance with great leadership skills and a keen understanding of human nature. Skilfully edited for publication by Dorothy Britton (Lady Bouchier).

Keywords:

WW2 World War II Spitfire air RAF royal air force