Wine, Women and Song A Spitfire Pilot's Story
Auckland: Stayer, 2011. Quarto, black hardcover, spine and front cover embossed with gilt lettering, ix, 358 pp., frontispiece, illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs, some colour photographs included, one appendix included. Light spotting on top edge of text block, otherwise a near-fine copy. First edition. An account of the World War Two experiences of New Zealand Spitfire pilot Doug Brown. Compiled by Hamish Brown from Doug's reminiscences and wartime letters to his family, this very personal story describes a pilot's life: the thrill of flying contrasted with the loss of fellow airmen, the anticipation of combat and the unrelenting toil of war contrasted with pranks and comradeship. Item #4654
Price (AUD): $50.00