One of 'the few' : describing the experiences of Ted 'Shippy' Shipman, who called his part in the Battle of Britain 'my gentle battle'
Shipman, John2008
Book
This title is based on the copious notes that Shippy wrote in the 1970s and brings a first-hand insight into the life of an RAF Spitfire pilot during the early war years and then his remaining wartime and post-war service until 1959.
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Imprint:
Barnsley : Pen & Sword Aviation, 2008.
Collation:
xi, 218 p., [32] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 213) and index.
ISBN:
9781844156870 (hbk)
Dewey class:
940.544941092
Local class:
B SHI
Language:
English
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BRN:
40098