Out of the Blue: Role of Luck in Air Warfare, 1917-66 por Lucas, Laddie

Paperback. Very Good.

Paperback. Good.

London: Grafton, 1987. 542 pp, 7" H. B&w drawings. "Beginning in 1917 with Lord Balfour's miraculous safe landing after ejection from his crushed biplane, (this) is an extraordinary compilation of lucky escapes, own goals and near-misses by both famous and unknown war pilots. Captain Len Trent VC tells us how luck saved his life in the legendary Great Escape from Stalag Luft III in 1944. Fighter pilot Yutaka Yokota, who volunteered as a human torpedo in the Pacific, recalls how mechanical trouble stopped him making the supreme sacrifice. And an Australian gunner tells the intriguing tale of his clairvoyant mongrel. Ranging from the horrific to the humorous and the frankly incredible, (this) is a breathtaking assembly of stories by those who have risked their lives in aerial combat." Interior - very light browning to pages, otherwise clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - very light browning to edges of text block, minor edge wear, small soft corner crease… Ler mais

Grafton. Paperback. Used; Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 05/21/1987

London: Grafton Books. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1987. Paperback. 0586070885 . 542 pp. Index. Illus. Edgewear, corners rubbed. Spine creased. A selection of fascinating accounts by those who have risked their lives in combat in the sky. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

HarperCollins Publishers, 1987-05-21. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!