Sarkar, Dilip

Spitfire Ace of Aces

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ISBN 13:: 9781445617138
author:: Sarkar, Dilip
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Amberley Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 32
Dimensions:: 7.7 x 4.8 x 1.1 inches
Genre:: Government Pilot Training Textbook
Condition:: New
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The Spitfire Ace: Johnnie Johnson's Wartime Story. Johnnie Johnson is a name synonymous with bravery and skill in the skies during World War II. By 1945, he had achieved an impressive record of 38.5 enemy 'kills', making him the RAF's top-scoring fighter ace. Despite participating in over 1,000 combat missions, Johnson was never shot down, a testament to his exceptional flying abilities. This book is based on extensive interviews with Johnnie Johnson himself, as well as those of his fellow Spitfire pilots, recorded by aviation historian Dilip Sarkar. The result is a unique and captivating account of life in the RAF during wartime, filled with firsthand stories and photographs from Johnson's personal albums. With its blend of history, biography, and insight into the world of fighter pilots, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into one of Britain's most iconic heroes of World War II.

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