Gordon Olive , Dennis Newton (Editor)
Spitfire Ace: My Life as a Battle of Britain Fighter Pilot
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445660202
- author:
- Gordon Olive , Dennis Newton (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 12.4 x 2 x 19.6 cm
- Genre:
- History, World History, World War II 1939-1945, Gordon Olive, Dennis Newton,Spitfire Ace: My Life as a Battle of Britain Fighter Pilot,Amberley Publishing,1445660202,Military History,c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2),History / Military History,Air for
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Gordon Olive's story is one of courage and endurance, set against the backdrop of Britain's desperate struggle to survive in the summer of 1940. As a young pilot, he found himself at the forefront of the aerial battle for supremacy of the skies, flying the iconic Spitfire on over 125 missions.
With his own account of the intense combat, Olive recounts the physical and mental exhaustion that came with dogfighting at speeds of 400 mph, experiencing G-forces close to blackout, and facing the harsh realities of war. This is a gripping and personal account of life as a Battle of Britain fighter pilot.
The book is illustrated in colour with forty unique paintings of the aerial battle of summer 1940, providing a unique visual perspective on Olive's experiences. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the history of World War II and the bravery of those who fought in it.
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