Simpson, Bill
Spitfire Deserter?
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445672861
- author:
- Simpson, Bill
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 23.62 x 15.49 x 3.3 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Military, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The story of Salvatore Walcott's life is one of intrigue and complexity. On 20 April 1942, Walcott's Spitfire crashed in North Africa, leading to his internment by the Vichy French authorities. After a daring escape, he was liberated at the end of 1942. Walcott's subsequent career as a pilot is well-documented, but the circumstances surrounding his initial crash remain shrouded in mystery. Did the undercarriage fail to retract, or did Walcott lose his nerve? This book sets out to uncover the truth behind Walcott's story, exploring American and British attitudes towards pilots who served under foreign flags. By examining Walcott's tale within the broader context of Irish/American and British/Vichy France relations, aircraft design, and the US entry into World War II, this book sheds new light on a fascinating period in history.
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