Spooner, Tony
Warburton's War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780907579434
- author:
- Spooner, Tony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Goodall Publications Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 204
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.6 x 19.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Air forces & warfare
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Adrian Warburton, known to all as Warby, was one of the most highly decorated pilots of World War II. His fearless attitude in the air earned him fame for his invaluable photo reconnaissance work in Malta, Sicily, and North Africa. Warby's unconventional behaviour was initially seen as a problem, but he was given his head by Air Vice Marshal Hugh Pughe Lloyd, leading to spectacular results that allowed him to fly with greater freedom. He became famous in Malta, where he also formed a high-profile relationship with a local woman, Christina. Warby went on to command several squadrons and played a key role in the success of the Sicily landings. The story of Adrian Warburton's life takes a dramatic turn with his disappearance over Europe in 1944. The mystery surrounding his fate has endured for nearly 60 years, until recently solved by the discovery of both aircraft and human remains near Munich in Germany.
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