Shot Down in Flames: A WW2 Fighter Pilot's Remarkable Take of Survival by Geoffr

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Shot Down in Flames by Geoffrey Page During the Battle of Britain Geoffrey Page was shot down into the English Channel, suffering severe burns. He spent the next two years in hospital, but recovered to pursue an extremely distinguished war and post-war career. This eloquently written and critically acclaimed autobiography tells of his wartime exploits in the air and on the ground. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description On 12 August 1940, during the Battle of Britain, in an engagement with Dornier Do 17s, Geoffrey Page was shot down into the English Channel, suffering severe burns. He spent much of the next two years in hospitals, undergoing plastic surgery, but recovered sufficiently to pursue an extremely distinguished war and post-war career. This eloquently written and critically acclaimed autobiography tells of his wartime exploits in the air and on the ground. He was a founder member of The Guinea Pig Club - formed by badly burnt aircrew - and this is a fascinating account of the club, of the courage and bravery of The Few, and of Geoffreys later life and achievements, most particularly in the creation of The Battle of Britain memorial. Notes During the Battle of Britain, Page was shot down into the English Channel, suffering from severe burns. This critically acclaimed life story tells of his wartime exploits and how he helped found The Guinea Pig Club - formed of badly burnt aircrew. Author Biography Geoffrey Page specializes in Aviation and World War II History. Review Quite simply one of the best books I have ever read about the men who fought the war in the air. The few who became the many. It is funny, poignant, larky but always with the ring of appalling truth.A" The Daily Mail For sheer narrative power, it ranks with the best.A" Daily Telegraph Gripping reading...a remarkable tale of survival, but told with great candour and without a trace of self pity.A" British Aerospace News Details ISBN190650296X Author Geoffrey Page Pages 256 Year 2011 ISBN-10 190650296X ISBN-13 9781906502966 Format Paperback Media Book Subtitle A WW2 Fighter Pilots Remarkable Take of Survival Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 940.544941092 Illustrations Illustrations Short Title SHOT DOWN IN FLAMES Language English Publication Date 2011-04-19 Imprint Grub Street Publishing Publisher Grub Street Publishing UK Release Date 2011-04-19 AU Release Date 2011-04-19 NZ Release Date 2011-04-19 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:36597273;

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