The Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of a WWII

The Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of a WWII Airman and the Four-Legged Hero Who Flew At His Side

â‚¬Å“A thoroughly enjoyable story of heroism and true friendshipâ‚¬Â (Publishers Weekly, starred review), this Sunday Times top ten bestseller is the true account of a German shepherd who was adopted by the Royal Air Force during World War II, flying countless combat missions and surviving everything from crash-landings to parachute bailoutsâ‚¬"ultimately saving the life of his owner and dearest friend.

In the winter of 1939 in the cold snow of no-manâ‚¬s-land, two loners met and began an extraordinary journey that would turn them into lifelong friends. One was an orphaned puppy, abandoned by his owners as they fled Nazi forces. The other was a different kind of lost soulâ‚¬"a Czech airman bound for the Royal Air Force and the country that he would come to call home.

Airman Robert Bozdech stumbled across the tiny German shepherdâ‚¬"whom he named Antâ‚¬"after being shot down on a daring mission over enemy lines. Unable to desert the puppy, Robert hid Ant inside his jacket as he escaped. In the months that followed, the pair would save each otherâ‚¬s lives countless times as they flew together with RAF Bomber Command. Finally grounded after being injured on a flight mission, Ant refused to abandon his duty, waiting patiently beside the runway for his masterâ‚¬s return from every sortie, and refusing food and sleep until they were reunited. By the end of the war, Robert and Ant had become true war heroes, and Ant was justly awarded the Dickin Medal, the â‚¬Å“Animal VC.â‚¬Â

With beautiful vintage black-and-white photos of Robert and Ant, The Dog Who Could Fly is a deeply moving story of loyalty in the face of adversity and the unshakable bond between a man and his best friend.
Country USA
Brand Atria Books
Manufacturer Atria Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations
ReleaseDate 2015-07-21
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781476739151

Country	USA
Brand	Atria Books
Manufacturer	Atria Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	illustrations
ReleaseDate	2015-07-21
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781476739151

The Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of a WWII Airman and the Four-Legged Hero Who Flew At His Side

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