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From Norway skies to Burmese ground: A WWII pilot’s incredible journey.
Flying to Norway, Grounded in Burma: a Hudson Pilot in World War Ii
A Hudson Pilot in World War II
$70.12
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224 pages
- Release Date
20 March 2009
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Summary
Gron Edwards joined the RAF in 1936 on a Short Service Commission and went solo on his eighteenth birthday. After gaining his wings he joined No 233 General Reconnaissance Squadron of Coastal Command based at Thornaby in Yorkshire. The aircraft he flew was the Avro Anson, a small twin engine aircraft that was originally designed for civilian use but had been hastily modified with the addition of two machine guns and a 280 lb bomb load. Before the outbreak of war the squadron was moved to Leuc…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781844158096 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1844158098 |
| Author: | Goronwy 'Gron' Edwards |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Aviation |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 20 March 2009 |
| Weight: | 522g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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Goronwy 'Gron' Edwards
Goronwy Edwards DFC is an author and RAF veteran from World War II.
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