Mannock: The Life and Death of Major Edward Mannock VC, DSO, MC, RAF
The Life and Death of Major Edward Mannock VC, DSO, MC, RAF
$47.35
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
31 July 2008
Summary
Arguably the highest scoring RAF fighter pilot of the First World War, Edward ‘Mick’ Mannock’s life, and most particularly his death, are still shrouded in mystery. Did he achieve as many victories as are sometimes ascribed to him? How did he die? Where did he die, and more pertinently, where do his remains now lie?
Respected investigative historians Norman Franks and Andy Saunders have assessed all the evidence and cut through the speculation to build up a complete picture of the man…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781906502126 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1906502129 |
| Author: | Norman Franks, Andy Saunders |
| Publisher: | Grub Street |
| Imprint: | Grub Street Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 31 July 2008 |
| Weight: | 694g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 175mm x 249mm |
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”…provides a detailed analysis of Mannock’s combat record…addresses lingering aspects of Mannock’s legend. ..is bound to stand as the definitive reference for years to come. Five Stars.”
”…provides a detailed analysis of Mannock’s combat record…addresses lingering aspects of Mannock’s legend. ..is bound to stand as the definitive reference for years to come. Five Stars.“–Aerodrome “…precisely what WWI aviation enthusiasts want in a book… brief, to the point, fun to read, and well illustrated….Everything about “Mannock: The Life and Death of Major Edward Mannock, VC, DSO, MC, RAF” reeks of excellence”.–Indy Squadron Dispatch, Volume 23, Number 6 “…packs much information on the ace, his squadron mates, the myths surrounding his aerial career, and for the first time, where his remains likely lie…insights into character and motive based on contemporary sources. Supplemented by over seventy photographs, this aviation biography belongs on every bookshelf.”–The Past in Review “detailed and fact filled…unique resource to those deeply interested in the pilots of the First World War…well researched and documented..”–Aerodrome
About The Author
Norman Franks
Norman Franks lives in East Sussex and is a recognised authority on both World War 1 and World War 2 aviation history. With around 80 published works on his subject, he has written many titles for Osprey.
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