Last of the Few: The Battle of Britain in the Words of the Pilots Who Won It
New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing, 2011. First edition. First printing [stated]. Hardcover. Glued binding. Paper over boards. xiii, [1], 290 p. : Illustrations, black & white, Map. List of Abbreviations. Index. From Wikipedia: "Max Arthur OBE is an oral and military historian and author who specializes in first-hand recollections of the twentieth century in particular the First and Second World War. His most noted work is 'Forgotten Voices of the Great War' and 'Forgotten Voices of the Second World War' both in association with the Imperial War Museum. He has presented two television documentaries: The Brits Who Fought For Spain (2008-9), for The History Channel UK and 'Dambusters' for Optimum Releasing. Arthur was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2013 New Year Honours for services to military history." Condition: Very good in very good dust jacket. Cover has slight wear and soiling.
Keywords: Battle of Britain, Royal Air Force, Dornier, David Crook, Douglas Bader, Peter Brothers, Frank Carey, Pilot training, Al Deere, Hugh Dowding, Tom Neil, Iain Hutchinson, Sandy Johnstone, Johnny Kent, Tom Morgan, Biggin Hill, Supermarine Spitfire, Tact
ISBN: 9781616083083
[Book #70843]
Price: $37.50