Jay, Victor
The Mallon Crew
- ISBN 13:
- 9781523252893
- author:
- Jay, Victor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- CreateSpace
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 218
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Mallon Crew by Vic Jay is a remarkable account of four years of research into his father's wartime experiences as a Lancaster bomber Flight Engineer. Through meticulous investigation, Vic uncovered previously unknown stories of courage and sacrifice, shedding new light on the lives of ordinary men who played an extraordinary role in World War II. Vic's journey began when he started writing about his father's war-time experiences, sparking a chain reaction of discovery that connected him with the families of all but one of his dad's crew. The result is a powerful and moving story about the Mallon crew, a small group of men who were brought together briefly during the last few months of the war. This book is not just a tribute to those who served, but also a testament to the enduring power of human connection and the impact of technology on our ability to share stories.