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Charles Kingsford Smith and Those Magnificent Men by Peter FitzSimons (Hardcover, 2009)
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This hardcover gem delves into the heroic era of early Australian aviation, detailing the adventures and challenges of the legendary Charles Kingsford Smith and his contemporaries.
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Known to millions simply as 'Smithy', Sir Charles Kingsford Smith was one of Australia's true twentieth-century legends. In an era in which aviators were superstars, Smithy was among the greatest and, throughout his amazing career, his fame in Australia was matched only by that of Don Bradman. Among other achievements, Kingsford Smith was the first person to fly across the Pacific, he broke the record for the fastest flight from England to Australia, and at one point he held more long-distance flying records than anyone else on the planet. If that wasn't enough, Smithy was also a war hero, receiving the Military Cross for gallantry in action after being shot - and losing three toes during one of many flying missions during World War I. Smithy was not the lone adventurer of the skies. Early aviation drew to it a company of daredevils who all challenged gravity and fear. This comprehensive biography, written with typical flair by Peter FitzSimons, covers the triumphs and tragedies of not only Kingsford Smith's daring and controversial life but also those of his companion aviators.Product Identifiers
PublisherHarpercollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
ISBN-139780732284879
eBay Product ID (ePID)96080433
Product Key Features
Book TitleCharles Kingsford Smith and Those Magnificent Men
AuthorPeter Fitzsimons
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
GenreBiographies & True Stories
Number of Pages704 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height242mm
Item Width159mm
Item Weight1154g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorPeter Fitzsimons
Country/Region of ManufactureAustralia
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- 23 Jun, 2021
Aviation classic
Excellent book well written, holds you to the end. Takes you back to the era.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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