Silent Victory Breaking the Japanese Air-blockade between Australia and Europe
1995: Banner Books, Canberra. Quarto, pale blue-grey hardcover, spine printed with white lettering, viii, 112 pp., illustrated endpapers, black-and-white photographs and maps included throughout, some tables and documents included. Spotting on top of text block, otherwise a fine copy with a fine dust-jacket. First edition. Arthur Leebold, former Royal Australian Air Force airman, tells the story of the secret passenger flights made by Catalina flying boats from Perth to Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and India during World War Two. After the Japanese cut Australia's air routes to Europe in 1942, Qantas and the RAAF undertook this unique passenger service with Catalinas as they were the only aircraft capable of such long-hall flights. Item #4635
Price (AUD): $60.00