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One of the Few: A Story of Personal Challenge through the Battle of Britain and Beyond by Johnny Kent (Hardcover, 2016)
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New and updated edition: the original autobiography is enhanced by the addition of family photos and extracts from unpublished letters and writings by the author, and a moving and informative new introduction and epilogue by Alexandra Kent, Johnny Kents daughter, who presents the father she knew, not only a distinguished and brave war hero but a man who suffered with the scars of war.
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Johnny Kent grew up in Winnipeg and was bitten by the flying bug at an early age. He grabbed experience and flying hours wherever and whenever he could and was constantly on the lookout for a career in aviation. His chance came when he was offered a short service commission with the RAF in the 1930s. He shot down ten enemy aircraft during the Battle of Britain and became the leader of one of the most successful fighter squadrons of the conflict - the famous Polish No. 303 Squadron. It is a story of triumphant achievement in combat and of a man whose air force career certainly picked him out as 'One of the Few'. AUTHOR: Johnny Kent grew up in Winnipeg and was bitten by the flying bug at an early age. He became the youngest licensed pilot in Canada when he was only seventeen. He grabbed experience and flying hours wherever and whenever he could and was constantly on the lookout for a career in flying. His chance came when he was offered an RAF commission in the 1930s and the rest is history. He published his memoirs in 1971 and died in 1985. SELLING POINTS: Revised, expanded edition with new introduction and epilogue by Alexandra Kent, daughter of Johnny Kent, a social anthropologist who is herself widely published With new photographs, including many from the private family archives Revealing and personalising the real man behind the legend and the effects of war on his life and family Including unpublished material from the original typewritten manuscript With accounts of his time off duty, at home and how he met his wife 30 b/w, 16 colour illustrationsProduct Identifiers
PublisherT.H.E. Hi-Story Press LTD
ISBN-139780750968201
eBay Product ID (ePID)223884192
Product Key Features
Book TitleOne of the Few: a Story of Personal Challenge Through the Battle of Britain and Beyond
AuthorJohnny Kent
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicMemorials, Government, History
Publication Year2016
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages272 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height234mm
Item Width156mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorJohnny Kent
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 06 Jul, 2021
Fascinating book
Fascinating book, original content by Battle of Britain hero is a compelling account. The chapters written by his daughter add context and bring a greater understanding of the humanity and struggles of this remarkable generation.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
