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Product Identifiers
PublisherAustin Macauley Publishers LTD.
ISBN-101849633061
ISBN-139781849633062
eBay Product ID (ePID)176186293
Product Key Features
Book TitleDay Squire-Knight Flier
Number of Pages283 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicAdventurers & Explorers, Military / Aviation, Historical
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorLouis P. Wooldridge Dfc
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight17.1 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal940.544941092
SynopsisFrom the formation of the RAF squadrons prior to the outbreak of World War I, to the development of airplanes, equipment and uniforms; the creation of airships and blimps, how the Zeppelin came into being, and their use during battle and peacetime; from the progression of the Lewis-type machine gun and the production of bombs; how RADAR was developed and its importance to pilots and navigators on bombings raids; to the heroes and flying aces, such as the Red Baron and Richthofen Circus, who braved everything through both world wars in order to give us our freedom... Sergeant Louis P Wooldridge DFC provides us with an informative insight into his career in the RAF, his time flying with crews of six other brave men within Halifax bombers and the dangerous but vitally important missions they carried out, often in difficult circumstances, adverse weather conditions and enemy attack. He regales us with his time in the Far East, Singapore, South Africa and Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe on board ships and part of fleets, as well as his duties at various RAF stations throughout the UK.' A brave man, awarded the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross)... without his courage under fire, we would not be free. Let the battles begin! From the formation of the RAF squadrons prior to the outbreak of World War I, to the development of airplanes, equipment and uniforms; the creation of airships and blimps, how the Zeppelin came into being, and their use during battle and peacetime; from the progression of the Lewis-type and Browning machine guns and the production of bombs; how RADAR was developed and its importance to pilots and navigators on bombings raids; to the heroes and flying aces, such as the Red Baron and Richthofen Circus, who braved everything through both world wars in order to give us our freedom... Sergeant Louis P Wooldridge DFC provides us with an informative insight into his career in the RAF seen through his eyes. From his training as a flight rigger at RAF Finningley, rising through the ranks to aerial gunner in Halifax bombers flying with crews of six other brave men and the dangerous but vitally important missions they carried out, often at night and in difficult circumstances, adverse weather conditions and under enemy attack - many didn't' return from these missions, many were shot down with crews taken as prisoners of war... Wooldridge regales us with his time with the RAF in the Far East, Singapore, South Africa and Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe on board ships and part of fleets, as well as his duties at various RAF stations throughout the UK, and on to motor transport training at RAF Weeton and demobilisation after World War II. A brave man, awarded the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross)... without his courage under fire, we would not be free., From the formation of the RAF squadrons prior to the outbreak of World War I, to the development of airplanes, equipment and uniforms; the creation of airships and blimps, how the Zeppelin came into being, and their use during battle and peacetime; from the progression of the Lewis-type machine gun and the production of bombs; how RADAR was developed and its importance to pilots and navigators on bombings raids; to the heroes and flying aces, such as the Red Baron and Richthofen Circus, who braved everything through both world wars in order to give us our freedom... Sergeant Louis P Wooldridge DFC provides us with an informative insight into his career in the RAF, his time flying with crews of six other brave men within Halifax bombers and the dangerous but vitally important missions they carried out, often in difficult circumstances, adverse weather conditions and enemy attack. He regales us with his time in the Far East, Singapore, South Africa and Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe on board ships and part of fleets, as well as his duties at various RAF stations throughout the UK.' A brave man, awarded the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross)... without his courage under fire, we would not be free. Let the battles begin From the formation of the RAF squadrons prior to the outbreak of World War I, to the development of airplanes, equipment and uniforms; the creation of airships and blimps, how the Zeppelin came into being, and their use during battle and peacetime; from the progression of the Lewis-type and Browning machine guns and the production of bombs; how RADAR was developed and its importance to pilots and navigators on bombings raids; to the heroes and flying aces, such as the Red Baron and Richthofen Circus, who braved everything through both world wars in order to give us our freedom... Sergeant Louis P Wooldridge DFC provides us with an informative insight into his career in the RAF seen through his eyes. From his training as a flight rigger at RAF Finningley, rising through the ranks to aerial gunner in Halifax bombers flying with crews of six other brave men and the dangerous but vitally important missions they carried out, often at night and in difficult circumstances, adverse weather conditions and under enemy attack - many didn't' return from these missions, many were shot down with crews taken as prisoners of war... Wooldridge regales us with his time with the RAF in the Far East, Singapore, South Africa and Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe on board ships and part of fleets, as well as his duties at various RAF stations throughout the UK, and on to motor transport training at RAF Weeton and demobilisation after World War II. A brave man, awarded the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross)... without his courage under fire, we would not be free.
