Challenge
Northbridge, Australia: Access Press, 1990. Quarto, navy hardback with gilt lettering on spine, 248 pp., frontispiece, illustrated with black-and-white photographs throughout, some logbook sheets included. Some rubbing on lower spine end, slight rubbing on edges and corners of hardcover, small amount of spotting on top of text block, sticker from previous seller on inside of front cover, dust-jacket slightly worn with spine a little faded, foxing on inside upper edges of dust-jacket; otherwise a very good copy. First edition. An account by the author of his many experiences in the air during his 37-year career in the Royal Australian Air Force, including seeing action in World War Two. Sir Hancock shares his lifelong passion for flying, beginning with his transfer from the army to the R.A.A.F. in 1928. This career change from soldier to pilot eventually saw him be promoted to Chief of Air Staff in 1961 and knighted with the award KBE in 1962. This engaging memoir concludes in 1965, the year of Sir Hancock's retirement. Item #4418
Price (AUD): $100.00