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Winged Victory

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Winged Victory
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There is no bitter snarl nor self-pity in this classic novel about the air war of 1914-1918, based very largely on the author's experiences. Combat, loneliness, fatigue, fear, comradeship, women, excitement - all are built into a vigorous and authentic structure by one of the most valiant pilots of the then Royal Flying Corps.World War 1

REVIEWS

'Beautifully written with a poet's eye as well as a pilot's eye.'
Southern Evening Echo

'The only book about flying that isn't flannel.'
Anonymous Fighter Pilot

'Not only one of the best war booksâ€¦but as a transcription of reality, faithful and sustained in its author's purpose of re-creating the past life he knew, it is unique.' Henry Williamson, author of Tarka the Otter.
Country USA
Brand Grub Street
Manufacturer Casemate Publishers
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781904010654
ReleaseDate 2004-05-19
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781904010654

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