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WITH NAVAL WINGS: The Autobiography of a Fleet Air Arm Pilot in
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- Title
- WITH NAVAL WINGS: The Autobiography of a Fleet Air Arm Pilot in
- ISBN
- 9781862272279
- Book Title
- With Naval Wings : the Autobiography of a Fleet Air Arm Pilot in World War II
- Publisher
- Hi-Story Press The Limited, T.H.E.
- Item Length
- 9.5 in
- Publication Year
- 2004
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Genre
- History
- Topic
- Military / World War II
- Item Weight
- 16.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 208 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Hi-Story Press The Limited, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1862272271
ISBN-13
9781862272279
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30233981
Product Key Features
Book Title
With Naval Wings : the Autobiography of a Fleet Air Arm Pilot in World War II
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Military / World War II
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight
16.8 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-445190
Dewey Edition
20
Dewey Decimal
940.544941092
Synopsis
Young John Wellham faced a dilemma: should he make his career in the Royal Navy or in the Royal Air Force? In 1938 the Fleet Air Arm became an integral part of the Royal Navy, and offered him the ideal solution. Transferring as a Sub-lieutenant, Wellham was appointed to 824 Squadron, HMS Eagle. After the outbreak of World War II, his ship joined the Mediterranean Fleet in Alexandria. When Mussolini threw in his lot with Hitler, Wellham flew one of three 'Stringbags' (Fairey Swordfish) from Eagle which raided the Italian base in Bomba. Sinking four ships with three torpedoes, they demonstrated the crucial role of air power in modern naval warfare. Wellham was then chosen to take part in the second strike on Taranto from HMS Illustrious. Braving a barrage of AA fire, he flew his badly damaged Swordfish into the harbour, fired his torpedo at the battleship Vittoria Veneto, and escaped alive. The victory at Taranto humbled forever the great capital ships of the world. Appointed 'Wings', or Commander (Flying) in the escort carriers Biter and then Empress, Lieutenant-Commander Wellham braved storms and U-boats in the Atlantic, before being sent to the 'Forgotten Fleet' in the Far East for the final struggles with Japan. With its detailed and experienced grasp of FAA exploits around the globe, and rivetting descriptions of action and danger, this book paints World War II on a wide, colourful canvas. Book jacket.
LC Classification Number
D786
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