Out Of The Blue A pilot with the chindits
London: Collins, 1984. Octavo, black boards with spine lettering, 272 pp. Previous owner's inscription on front-endpaper made in blue pen, otherwise a near-fine copy in dust-jacket. First edition.
The Chindits were special operations units of the British and Indian armies which saw action in World War Two in Burma (1943-44). The unit was formed for raiding operations against the Imperial Japanese Army, mostly long-range penetration operations, targeting Japanese tropps, facilities and lines of communication. Out Of The Blue provides an account of the war in Burma. Item #3507
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