Into the Blue is widely regarded as a literary classic. Originally published in 1929, and 44 years since its latest publication, Grub Street reintroduces you to Norman Macmillan???s insightful and gripping book about his experiences as a pilot during the First World War. Wing Commander Norman Macmillan, OBE, MC, AFC, DL, was born on 9 August 1892 in Glasgow. After serving sixteen months in the Highland Light Infantry, he joined the RFC in 1916. He learned to fly at Netheravon, and in 1917 went to 45 Squadron on 1??? ...
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Into the Blue is widely regarded as a literary classic. Originally published in 1929, and 44 years since its latest publication, Grub Street reintroduces you to Norman Macmillan???s insightful and gripping book about his experiences as a pilot during the First World War. Wing Commander Norman Macmillan, OBE, MC, AFC, DL, was born on 9 August 1892 in Glasgow. After serving sixteen months in the Highland Light Infantry, he joined the RFC in 1916. He learned to fly at Netheravon, and in 1917 went to 45 Squadron on 1??? Strutters. Norman flew many missions on this type and claimed two victories before 45 were re-equipped with Camels in August 1917; Norman then gained his first Camel victory in the same month they arrived. On 11th September he twice claimed Fokker Triplanes out of control during two separate engagements in the space of a few minutes. Macmillan went on to claim nine victories in all. After being injured in an unfortunate accident on 6th January 1918 he did not see further combat and returned to England to become a flight instructor. After his experience in the First World War, he was closely associated with flying for many years and also became an enthusiastic writer of aviation books; of which, Into the Blue is the best. In 1925 Norman was the first person to make an emergency landing at Heathrow, which was then a row of cottages. During World War Two he became wing commander war correspondent, before retiring to Cornwall, where he became Deputy Lord Lieutenant of that county. Norman died on 5 August 1976 aged 83. Norman Macmillan was decorated with the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in 1918 and was also later awarded the prestigious Air Force Cross.
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Add this copy of Into the Blue to cart. $16.20, like new condition, Sold by The Blue Penguin rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from FRODSHAM,, CHESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2015 by Grub Street.
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As New in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. pp. 236. Dustwrapper, pp.236. Illustrated. Originally published in 1929, the experiences of Wing Commander Macmillan during the First World War. In the " Grub Street Classics " series. Fine / fine.
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Add this copy of Into the Blue to cart. $18.89, good condition, Sold by Greensleeves Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Under Wychwood, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1969 by Jarrolds.
Add this copy of Grub Street Classics: Into the Blue to cart. $20.41, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2015 by Grub Street Publishing.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 9781910690017.
Add this copy of Into the Blue to cart. $30.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Jarrolds.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. Revised. 256pp. Illustrated from black and white photographs, map endpapers. Cloth edges lightly sunned, near fine in a very good price-clipped dustwrapper with internal tape repair on the spine head. A classic World War I air fighting story.
Add this copy of Into the Blue to cart. $45.44, good condition, Sold by Cambridge Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, Gloucestershire, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1929 by Duckworth.
Add this copy of Into the Blue (Grub Street Classics) to cart. $55.39, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Grub Street Publishing.
Add this copy of Into the Blue (Autographed) to cart. $1,500.00, very good condition, Sold by Black Swan Books, Inc. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lexington, KY, UNITED STATES, published by Jarrolds Publishing.
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Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. Author's signature tipped to the title page. Signed and dated (July 23, 1987) on the half title by military historian and author Dr. Edward M. Coffman. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Endpaper maps. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover and is not price clipped. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. Near fine condition in very good + dust jacket. First published in 1929, this is the revised and reset edition printed in 1969.; Black-and-white photographs; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 256 pages; Signed by Author.