RAF Top Gun: The Story of Battle of Britain Ace and World Air Speed Record Holder Air Cdre E.M. 'Teddy' Donaldson CB,CBE,DSO, AFC. LoM (USA)
The Story of Battle of Britain Ace and World Air Speed Holder "Teddy" Donaldson CB, CBE, DSO, AFC*
$71.99
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
20 September 2008
Summary
In the tears just before the out-break of World War II, Teddy lead a course fir a new generation of gunnery instructors; these men were to become instrumental in teaching the Battle of Britain foghter pilots the art of air to air firing. When war was declared, Donaldson was commanding No 151(F) Squadron and in their first engaement he destryed two enemy aircraft, repeating the feat the following day. Donaldson then spent three years as a gunnery instructor in the USA where he taught American …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781844156856 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1844156850 |
| Author: | Nick Thomas |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Aviation |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 20 September 2008 |
| Weight: | 590g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas is a former archaeologist and finds expert. He currently works as Collections Officer for a local authority having been manager of the ground-breaking Stafford Castle Visitor Centre and Museum with which he has a 25 year association. Nick has contributed history articles for a number of archaeological journals and the local press, while finding time to work on many of the ‘digs’ in his home town. His previous biographies include RAF Top Gun, the story of Teddy Donaldson.
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