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Spitfires, Thunderbolts, and Warm Beer
Philip D. Caine
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Description for Spitfires, Thunderbolts, and Warm Beer
Paperback. In 1941, before America entered World War II, determined young LeRoy Gover signed on with Britain's Royal Air Force to fly the plane of his dreams, the fast, sleek Spitfire. When America joined the fight, he transitioned to the powerful P-47 Thunderbolt. Former USAF pilot and aviation historian Philip D. Series: Warriors. Num Pages: 430 pages, 31 b&w photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BTM; HBJD; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 134 x 16. Weight in Grams: 216.
In 1941, before America entered World War II, determined young LeRoy Gover signed on with Britain’s Royal Air Force to fly the plane of his dreams, the fast, sleek Spitfire. When America joined the fight, he transitioned to the powerful P-47 Thunderbolt. Former USAF pilot and aviation historian Philip D. Caine has skillfully selected from the young flyer’s letters and diary entries to create a vivid portrait of the kind of man who helped win the war. A story of great courage, Spitfires, Thunderbolts, and Warm Beer is a testament to the many other brave men who served.
In 1941, before America entered World War II, determined young LeRoy Gover signed on with Britain’s Royal Air Force to fly the plane of his dreams, the fast, sleek Spitfire. When America joined the fight, he transitioned to the powerful P-47 Thunderbolt. Former USAF pilot and aviation historian Philip D. Caine has skillfully selected from the young flyer’s letters and diary entries to create a vivid portrait of the kind of man who helped win the war. A story of great courage, Spitfires, Thunderbolts, and Warm Beer is a testament to the many other brave men who served.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Series
Warriors
Number of Pages
430
Place of Publication
Dulles, United States
ISBN
9781574888447
SKU
V9781574888447
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Philip D. Caine
Brig. Gen. Philip D. Caine, Usaf (Ret.), has more than 4,500 hours of flight time, taught military history at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and is the author of American Pilots in the RAF (Brassey's, Inc., 1993) and Aircraft Down! Evading Capture in WWII Europe (Brassey's, Inc., 1997). He lives in Monument, Colorado.
Reviews for Spitfires, Thunderbolts, and Warm Beer
"Aviation buffs will smell the gunpowder." - Washington Post Book World"