First published in the 1960s and long out of print, Edmund Cosgrove recounts the lives of Canada's outstanding pilots and their exploits in the two world wars. From the brilliant individualists who flew in the First World War to the tough and dedicated bomber crews of the Second, this is the story of Canadian airmen and their remarkable contribution to the war effort. An essential book for any aviation and history enthusiast, the superbly readable original text that made this book a classic in its day is now supplemented ...
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First published in the 1960s and long out of print, Edmund Cosgrove recounts the lives of Canada's outstanding pilots and their exploits in the two world wars. From the brilliant individualists who flew in the First World War to the tough and dedicated bomber crews of the Second, this is the story of Canadian airmen and their remarkable contribution to the war effort. An essential book for any aviation and history enthusiast, the superbly readable original text that made this book a classic in its day is now supplemented with new and unpublished photos. Gathered together here are the stories of some of Canada's most celebrated pilots; William "Billy" Bishop, whose daring, solo dawn raid on a German airfield won him the Victoria Cross; William Barker, who fought single-handedly an entire squadron of enemy aircraft; George "Buzz" Beurling, the ace of Malta who achieved a remarkable score of victories fighting from an island under siege; and Andrew Mynarski, whose attempts to save the life of a trapped comrade, high over Germany, ultimately cost him his own. This is their unforgettable story.
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Add this copy of Canada's Fighting Pilots to cart. $6.90, good condition, Sold by Becker's Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Houston, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1965 by Clarke Irwin & Co.
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Fine. 0919614973. Glossy pictorial softcover. Reprint edition of book first published in the 1960s. Book is in fine condition, crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. Historic photos as well as detailed pilot and crew info throughout. 8vo. 168 pp. Including bibliography.
Add this copy of Canada's Fighting Pilots to cart. $17.00, very good condition, Sold by Quickhatch Books rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ottawa, ON, CANADA, published 1969 by The Golden Dog Press.
Add this copy of Canada's Fighting Pilots to cart. $18.00, very good condition, Sold by Quickhatch Books rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ottawa, ON, CANADA, published 1969 by The Golden Dog Press.
Add this copy of Canadas Fighting Pilots: Action and Diplomacy in to cart. $18.99, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by Dundurn.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Add this copy of Canada's Fighting Pilots to cart. $19.00, very good condition, Sold by Bibliodditiques rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waterloo, ON, CANADA, published 1977 by Clarke, Irwin & Co.
Add this copy of Canada's Fighting Pilots: Canadian Portraits to cart. $21.00, very good condition, Sold by Bruce McLeod rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Winnipeg, MB, CANADA, published 1967 by Clarke, Irwin & Co..
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book VERY GOOD/VERY GOOD Second Edition, revised 1967 Edition. Owner's ID on front endpaper, margin markings throughout. A crisp and clean copy with very nice blue and gold boards. Unclipped DJ has just light wear. 5.5" x 8", 173 pages, index, preface by Air Marshal Hugh L. Campbell.
