Grant, C.Y.
A Member of the RAF
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846830181
- author:
- Grant, C.Y.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Woodfield Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.6 x 1 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Biography, Military, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cy Grant's Wartime Memoirs offer a unique perspective on life in the RAF during World War II. Born to British Guiana parents, Grant joined the Royal Air Force in 1941 and quickly rose through the ranks as a navigator. His experiences with No. 103 Squadron, based at RAF Elsham Wolds, were marked by tragedy when he was shot down over Germany on just his third mission. Grant's time as a prisoner of war was a harrowing experience, but one that allowed him to reflect on the complexities of war and the country he had sworn to defend. His story is one of modesty and good humour, making for compelling reading. This memoir provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a man who fought in the RAF during World War II, and offers a unique perspective on the experiences of those who served during this period.
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