Up North in Fortythree The Story of the Spitfire Squadron in the Island War
Sale, Australia: Privately printed, 1989. Quarto, illustrated paper wrappers, [vi], 86 pp., illustrated with black-and-white photographs and maps throughout, two appendices included. Some foxing on covers, otherwise a near-fine copy. First edition, signed by the author. A very personal and detailed account of Royal Australian Airforce's No. 79 Squadron written by one of its members. Drawing from his wartime diary, Norman Medew recounts his and the Squadron's experiences flying Spitfires in the front line of the battles that took place in the Pacific during World War Two. Item #4512
Price (AUD): $60.00
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