The Daily Telegraph Airman's Obituaries Book Three

Discover the remarkable stories behind aviation legends in 'The Daily Telegraph Airman's Obituaries Book Three,' authored by Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork. This hardback edition, measuring 138 x 210 mm and comprising 416 pages, brings together an inspiring collection of 91 obituaries that celebrate the lives of distinguished aviators from the RAF, USAF, RCAF, RNZAF, and SAAF. Published on May 29, 2020, this book shines a light on extraordinary individuals, including MRAF Sir Michael Beetham, legendary Commander Brigadier General Paul Tibbets, and pioneering female pilot Lettice Curtis, who defied boundaries during World War II. Readers will experience the thrill of historical moments through tales of valor, from Wing Commander ‘Dal’ Russel’s triumphs in the Battle of Britain to the harrowing hijacking ordeal faced by Captain Jim Futcher. This engaging collection is perfect for aviation enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the heroes of flight. Let this book be your guide through the skies of history, highlighting the courage and skill that shaped the aviation world. Don't miss your chance to own this tribute to aviation pioneers. Order 'The Daily Telegraph Airman's Obituaries Book Three' today and commemorate the legacies of those who have soared through the skies!

Author: Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork Publisher: Grub Street
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 138 x 210 mm
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 29-05-2020

Twelve years since TheDaily Telegraph Airmen’s Obituaries Book Two was published, Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork, has compiled ninety-one obituaries of outstanding aviators. With afocus on personnel from a range of air forces, including the RAF, USAF, RCAF, RNZAF and SAAF, there are a number of fascinating and distinguishable lives to read about. Those featured include MRAF Sir Michael Beetham, the longest-serving Chief of Air Staff in the RAF (apart from its founder Lord Trenchard); Brigadier General Paul Tibbets who commanded the USAAF bomber Enola Gay, which dropped the atom bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 and Wing Commander ‘Dal’ Russel, a highly decorated wartime Canadian fighter pilot, whose logbook recorded kills in the Battle of Britain and the Normandy invasion. There is also Lettice Curtis, the first woman qualified to fly a four-engine bomber and who by the end of the Second World War had flown over 400 heavy bombers, 150 Mosquitos and hundreds of Hurricanes and Spitfires as part of her role in the Air Transport Auxiliary.Civilian tales include the story of courageous Captain Jim Futcher whose VC-10 was hijacked by Palestinian terrorists in November 1974. As seen in previous editions, Book Three commemorates the lives of an exceptional group of individuals and reminds the reader of the talent and experience we have lost from the world of aviation.