Australian Eagles. Australians in the Battle of Britain
Shortlisted for the 2014 ACT Writing and Publishing Awards. Highly Commended. Foreword by Air Marshal David Evans AC DSO AFC RAAF (Ret). The Battle of Britain was the world's first great air battle. Fought between 10 July and 31 October 1940, it was a turning point of the Second World War. Australian Eagles tells the stories of five Australian pilots and one adopted Australian who successfully defended Britain against the Luftwaffe onslaught. They rank among the nearly 3000 men known as The Few. Heroes all who faced death daily: Jack Kennedy of Sydney (Spitfire and Hurricane pilot of 238 Squadron), Dick Glyde of Perth (Hurricane pilot of 87 Squadron), Tasmanian Stuart Walch (Hurricane pilot of 238 Squadron), Des Sheen of Canberra (Spitfire pilot of 72 Squadron), John Crossman of Newcastle (Hurricane pilot of 46 Squadron) and English-born James Coward who retired to Canberra (Spitfire pilot of 19 Squadron). Three of the Australian Eagles were trained by the RAAF at Point Cook. One escaped death three times, one lost his leg, and four died. Kristen Alexander vividly describes their training, combat and victories. She sensitively explores the impact of their achievements and loss on those who loved them. She also covers how they are remembered, more than 70 years after their great aerial battles. Barrallier Books West Geelong July 2013. Description: Hard cover dust wrapper French fold jacket b&w photos xx + 187pp, high quality art paper, ribbon book marker. Limited edition of 500 numbered and signed copies. New Book.
Shortlisted for the non-fiction award in the 2014 ACT Writing and Publishing Awards. Highly Commended. Foreword by Air Marshal David Evans AC DSO AFC RAAF (Ret). The Battle of Britain was the world's first great air battle. Fought between 10 July and 31 October 1940, it was a turning point of the Second World War. Australian Eagles tells the stories of five Australian pilots and one adopted Australian who successfully defended Britain against the Luftwaffe onslaught. They rank among the nearly 3000 men known as The Few. Heroes all who faced death daily: Jack Kennedy of Sydney (Spitfire and Hurricane pilot of 238 Squadron), Dick Glyde of Perth (Hurricane pilot of 87 Squadron), Tasmanian Stuart Walch (Hurricane pilot of 238 Squadron), Des Sheen of Canberra (Spitfire pilot of 72 Squadron), John Crossman of Newcastle (Hurricane pilot of 46 Squadron) and English-born James Coward who retired to Canberra (Spitfire pilot of 19 Squadron). Three of the Australian Eagles were trained by the RAAF at Point Cook. One escaped death three times, one lost his leg, and four died. Kristen Alexander vividly describes their training, combat and victories. She sensitively explores the impact of their achievements and loss on those who loved them. She also covers how they are remembered, more than 70 years after their great aerial battles.
Barrallier Books West Geelong July 2013. Hard cover dust wrapper french fold jacket b&w photos xx + 187pp, high quality art paper, ribbon book marker. Limited edition of 500 numbered and signed copies. New Book.
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