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Flying Start

A Fighter Pilot's War Years

par Hugh Dundas ...

Lu par Elliot Fitzpatrick ...

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9 heure 15 min

"A personal and vivid view of the Royal Air Force's (RAF) engagement of the Luftwaffe in World War II . . . Exciting, valuable, and good reading." —Library JournalThis is the autobiography of Group Captain Sir Hugh Dundas CBE, DSO, DFC, who was one of the most distinguished fighter pilots of World War II. He writes of his wartime experiences, and particularly of his period as Squadron Leader and ... En savoir plus

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"A personal and vivid view of the Royal Air Force's (RAF) engagement of the Luftwaffe in World War II . . . Exciting, valuable, and good reading." —Library JournalThis is the autobiography of Group Captain Sir Hugh Dundas CBE, DSO, DFC, who was one of the most distinguished fighter pilots of World War II. He writes of his wartime experiences, and particularly of his period as Squadron Leader and
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The Bomber Mafia

A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War

par Malcolm Gladwell ...

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5 heure 14 min

In The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War, Malcolm Gladwell, author of New York Times bestsellers including Talking to Strangers and host of the podcast Revisionist History, uses original interviews, archival footage and his trademark insight to weave together the stories of a Dutch genius and his homemade computer, a band of brothers in central ... En savoir plus

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In The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War, Malcolm Gladwell, author of New York Times bestsellers including Talking to Strangers and host of the podcast Revisionist History, uses original interviews, archival footage and his trademark insight to weave together the stories of a Dutch genius and his homemade computer, a band of brothers in central
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The Big Show

The Classic Account of WWII Aerial Combat

par Pierre Clostermann ...

Lu par Julian Elfer ...

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8 heure 16 min

Pierre Clostermann DFC was one of the oustanding Allied aces of the Second World War. A Frenchman who flew with the RAF, he survived over 420 operational sorties, shooting down scores of enemy aircraft while friends and comrades lost their lives in the deadly skies above Europe.The Big Show, his extraordinary account of the war, has been described as the greatest pilot's memoir of WWII. ... En savoir plus

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Pierre Clostermann DFC was one of the oustanding Allied aces of the Second World War. A Frenchman who flew with the RAF, he survived over 420 operational sorties, shooting down scores of enemy aircraft while friends and comrades lost their lives in the deadly skies above Europe.The Big Show, his extraordinary account of the war, has been described as the greatest pilot's memoir of WWII.
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A Wing and a Prayer

The “Bloody 100th” Bomb Group of the US Eighth Air Force in Action Over Europe in World War II

par Harry H. Crosby ...

Lu par Chris Monteiro ...

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10 heure 42 min

They began operations out of England in the spring of '43. They flew their Flying Fortresses almost daily against strategic targets in Europe in the name of freedom. Their astonishing courage and appalling losses earned them the name that resounds in the annals of aerial warfare and made the "Bloody Hundredth" a legend.Harry H. Crosby—soon to be portrayed by Anthony Boyle in the miniseries Masters ... En savoir plus

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They began operations out of England in the spring of '43. They flew their Flying Fortresses almost daily against strategic targets in Europe in the name of freedom. Their astonishing courage and appalling losses earned them the name that resounds in the annals of aerial warfare and made the "Bloody Hundredth" a legend.Harry H. Crosby—soon to be portrayed by Anthony Boyle in the miniseries Masters
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Concorde

The thrilling account of history’s most extraordinary airliner

par Mike Bannister ...

Lu par Mike Bannister ...

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12 heure 44 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Preorder the definitive account of the rise and fall of the iconic Concorde plane from British Airways' former Chief Concorde Pilot.The awe-inspiring story of the world's greatest aeroplane - from inside the cockpit.© Mike Bannister 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022 ... En savoir plus

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Brought to you by Penguin.Preorder the definitive account of the rise and fall of the iconic Concorde plane from British Airways' former Chief Concorde Pilot.The awe-inspiring story of the world's greatest aeroplane - from inside the cockpit.© Mike Bannister 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
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First to Fly

The Story of the Lafayette Escadrille, the American Heroes Who Flew for France in World War I

par Charles Bracelen Flood ...

Lu par Tom Perkins ...

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5 heure 49 min

If the Wright brothers' 1903 flights in Kitty Hawk marked the birth of aviation, World War I can be called its violent adolescence—a brief but bloody era that completely changed the way planes were designed, fabricated, and flown. The war forged an industry that would redefine transportation and warfare for future generations. In First to Fly, historian Charles Bracelen Flood tells the story of ... En savoir plus

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If the Wright brothers' 1903 flights in Kitty Hawk marked the birth of aviation, World War I can be called its violent adolescence—a brief but bloody era that completely changed the way planes were designed, fabricated, and flown. The war forged an industry that would redefine transportation and warfare for future generations. In First to Fly, historian Charles Bracelen Flood tells the story of
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Out of the Shadows

Revealing the Truth About Non-Human Intelligent Life

par Jay Stratton ...

Lu par Jay Stratton, Hal Puthoff ...

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9 heure 38 min

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERREAD BY THE AUTHORAn explosive memoir by the most senior U.S. Intelligence Official to investigate unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and non-human intelligent lifeFor over thirty-two years, Jay Stratton served the U.S. on the battlefield and as a senior member of the National Intelligence Community. He specialized in emerging and disruptive aerospace ... En savoir plus

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERREAD BY THE AUTHORAn explosive memoir by the most senior U.S. Intelligence Official to investigate unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and non-human intelligent lifeFor over thirty-two years, Jay Stratton served the U.S. on the battlefield and as a senior member of the National Intelligence Community. He specialized in emerging and disruptive aerospace
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Enola Gay

Mission to Hiroshima

par Gordon Thomas, Max Morgan-Witts ...

Lu par Joe Barrett ...

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10 heure

From the New York Times bestselling coauthors comes a "fascinating . . . unrivaled" history of the B-29 and its fateful mission to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima (New York Times Book Review).Painstakingly researched, the story behind the decision to send the Enola Gay to bomb Hiroshima is told through firsthand sources. From diplomatic moves behind the scenes to Japanese actions and the US Army ... En savoir plus

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From the New York Times bestselling coauthors comes a "fascinating . . . unrivaled" history of the B-29 and its fateful mission to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima (New York Times Book Review).Painstakingly researched, the story behind the decision to send the Enola Gay to bomb Hiroshima is told through firsthand sources. From diplomatic moves behind the scenes to Japanese actions and the US Army
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Bryd lydmuren

par Søren Sørensen ...

Lu par Henrik Mikaelsen ...

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5 heure 38 min

En jagerpilots arbejdsliv er delt ind i tre hovedområder – forberedelse, mission og debriefing. Den tankegang kan overføres til mange andre situationer i ens privatliv, på et studie eller en arbejdsplads, hvor man alene eller i teams arbejder med projekter. Under forberedelsen sætter man sig grundigt ind i sin kommende mission og træner dens forskellige elementer alene eller med sine kolleger. ... En savoir plus

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En jagerpilots arbejdsliv er delt ind i tre hovedområder – forberedelse, mission og debriefing. Den tankegang kan overføres til mange andre situationer i ens privatliv, på et studie eller en arbejdsplads, hvor man alene eller i teams arbejder med projekter. Under forberedelsen sætter man sig grundigt ind i sin kommende mission og træner dens forskellige elementer alene eller med sine kolleger.
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The Hill

The brutal fight for Hill 107 in the Battle of Crete

par Robert Kershaw ...

Lu par Richard Burnip ...

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13 heure 35 min

Bloomsbury presents The Hill by Robert Kershaw, read by Richard Burnip.From the critically acclaimed author of Dünkirchen 1940, this is a groundbreaking history of the epic three-day battle for Hill 107 that changed the course of the war in the Mediterranean.In this remarkable history, we discover each of the individuals whose actions determined the outcome of the battle for Hill 107, the key ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents The Hill by Robert Kershaw, read by Richard Burnip.From the critically acclaimed author of Dünkirchen 1940, this is a groundbreaking history of the epic three-day battle for Hill 107 that changed the course of the war in the Mediterranean.In this remarkable history, we discover each of the individuals whose actions determined the outcome of the battle for Hill 107, the key
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Oswald Boelcke

Germany’s First Fighter Ace and Father of Air Combat

par BGen R. G. Head ...

Lu par David de Vries ...

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10 heure 47 min

With a total of forty victories, Oswald Boelcke was Germany's first ace in World War I—and a century later he remains a towering figure in the history of air warfare, renowned for his character, inspirational leadership, organizational genius, development of air-to-air tactics, and impact on aerial doctrine.Paving the way for modern air forces across the world with his pioneering strategies, ... En savoir plus

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With a total of forty victories, Oswald Boelcke was Germany's first ace in World War I—and a century later he remains a towering figure in the history of air warfare, renowned for his character, inspirational leadership, organizational genius, development of air-to-air tactics, and impact on aerial doctrine.Paving the way for modern air forces across the world with his pioneering strategies,
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Australia's Dambusters

Flying into Hell with 617 Squadron

par Colin Burgess ...

Lu par Steve Shanahan ...

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8 heure 45 min

A truly comprehensive account of 617 Squadron, RAF, who carried out one of the most dangerous and audacious aerial bombing raids of World War II.It was the evening of 16 May 1943.Nineteen modified Lancaster bombers from 617 Squadron RAF, under the command of youthful Wing Commander Guy Gibson, roared into the night sky from their Lincolnshire base. They were on a top-secret Bomber Command mission, ... En savoir plus

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A truly comprehensive account of 617 Squadron, RAF, who carried out one of the most dangerous and audacious aerial bombing raids of World War II.It was the evening of 16 May 1943.Nineteen modified Lancaster bombers from 617 Squadron RAF, under the command of youthful Wing Commander Guy Gibson, roared into the night sky from their Lincolnshire base. They were on a top-secret Bomber Command mission,
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Beyond Valor

A World War II Story of Extraordinary Heroism, Sacrificial Love, and a Race against Time

par Jon Erwin, William Doyle ...

Lu par Jon Erwin, Zach Hoffman ...

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6 heure 59 min

On April 12, 1945, a fleet of American B-29 bombers flew toward Japan. Their mission was simple: Stop World War II by burning the cities, factories, and military bases of the Japanese empire, thereby forcing an unconditional surrender. But it didn't go as planned. Beyond Valor is one soldier's extraordinary tale of bravery, faith, and devotion.Onboard one of the B-29s, the City of Los Angeles, a ... En savoir plus

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On April 12, 1945, a fleet of American B-29 bombers flew toward Japan. Their mission was simple: Stop World War II by burning the cities, factories, and military bases of the Japanese empire, thereby forcing an unconditional surrender. But it didn't go as planned. Beyond Valor is one soldier's extraordinary tale of bravery, faith, and devotion.Onboard one of the B-29s, the City of Los Angeles, a
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The Freedom Line

The Brave Men and Women Who Rescued Allied Airmen from the Nazis During World War II

par Peter Eisner ...

Lu par Paul Woodson ...

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10 heure 20 min

As war raged against Hitler's Germany, an increasing number of Allied fliers were shot down on missions against Nazi targets in occupied Europe. Many fliers parachuted safely behind enemy lines only to find themselves stranded and hunted down by the Gestapo.The Freedom Line traces the thrilling and true story of Robert Grimes, a twenty-year-old American B-17 pilot whose plane was shot down over ... En savoir plus

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As war raged against Hitler's Germany, an increasing number of Allied fliers were shot down on missions against Nazi targets in occupied Europe. Many fliers parachuted safely behind enemy lines only to find themselves stranded and hunted down by the Gestapo.The Freedom Line traces the thrilling and true story of Robert Grimes, a twenty-year-old American B-17 pilot whose plane was shot down over
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Boyd

The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War

par Robert Coram ...

Lu par Patrick Lawlor ...

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19 heure 41 min

John Boyd may be the most remarkable unsung hero in all of American military history. Some remember him as the greatest U.S. fighter pilot ever—the man who, in simulated air-to-air combat, defeated every challenger in less than forty seconds. Some recall him as the father of our country's most legendary fighter aircraft—the F-15 and F-16. Still others think of Boyd as the most influential military ... En savoir plus

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John Boyd may be the most remarkable unsung hero in all of American military history. Some remember him as the greatest U.S. fighter pilot ever—the man who, in simulated air-to-air combat, defeated every challenger in less than forty seconds. Some recall him as the father of our country's most legendary fighter aircraft—the F-15 and F-16. Still others think of Boyd as the most influential military
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Parachute to Berlin

par Lowell Bennett ...

Lu par David de Vries ...

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8 heure 43 min

The vivid account of a war correspondent shot down over Germany and taken prisoner.Bennett was one of several journalists to fly a night raid over Berlin in November 1943. This is the vivid testimony of an American journalist shot down over Berlin. After he was captured in Berlin, he was taken on a tour of Germany and shown what the civilian population was being subjected to. Bennett spent the ... En savoir plus

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The vivid account of a war correspondent shot down over Germany and taken prisoner.Bennett was one of several journalists to fly a night raid over Berlin in November 1943. This is the vivid testimony of an American journalist shot down over Berlin. After he was captured in Berlin, he was taken on a tour of Germany and shown what the civilian population was being subjected to. Bennett spent the
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Vanished Hero

The Life, War and Mysterious Disappearance of America’s WWII Strafing King

par Jay A. Stout ...

Lu par Joe Barrett ...

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9 heure 56 min

A hell-bent-for-leather fighter pilot, Elwyn G. Righetti remains one of the most unknown, yet compelling, colorful, and controversial commanders of World War II.Arriving late to the war, he led the England-based 55th Fighter Group against the Nazis during the closing months of the fight with a no-holds-barred aggressiveness that transformed the group from a middling organization of no reputation ... En savoir plus

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A hell-bent-for-leather fighter pilot, Elwyn G. Righetti remains one of the most unknown, yet compelling, colorful, and controversial commanders of World War II.Arriving late to the war, he led the England-based 55th Fighter Group against the Nazis during the closing months of the fight with a no-holds-barred aggressiveness that transformed the group from a middling organization of no reputation
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Rocket Design and Construction Fundamentals

par Richard Skiba ...

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18 heure 45 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book explores the fascinating world of rocketry, from its historical milestones to the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of space exploration. It provides an in-depth look at essential aspects of rocket design, construction, and applications, divided into six comprehensive sections.Beginning with the historical evolution of rockets and ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book explores the fascinating world of rocketry, from its historical milestones to the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of space exploration. It provides an in-depth look at essential aspects of rocket design, construction, and applications, divided into six comprehensive sections.Beginning with the historical evolution of rockets and
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Eagle Days

Life and Death for the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain

par Victoria Taylor ...

Lu par John Sackville ...

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10 heure 59 min

Bloomsbury presents Eagle Days by Victoria Taylor, read by John Sackville.By the summer of 1940, Great Britain watched as France succumbed to the might of Adolf Hitler’s forces. Her forces driven off the continent, many rescued from capture at Dunkirk, only the Royal Air Force, supported by the country’s newly established radar system, now stood in the way of the country being invaded. Herman ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents Eagle Days by Victoria Taylor, read by John Sackville.By the summer of 1940, Great Britain watched as France succumbed to the might of Adolf Hitler’s forces. Her forces driven off the continent, many rescued from capture at Dunkirk, only the Royal Air Force, supported by the country’s newly established radar system, now stood in the way of the country being invaded. Herman
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WINGS OF VALOUR

True Stories Of Indian Air Force's Daring Operations

par Swapnil Pandey ...

Lu par Shenaz Merchant ...

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12 heure

A gripping account of the Indian Air Force's most daring operations... brings alive the courage, sacrifice and professionalism of our air warriors with remarkable authenticity.' - Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of Air Staff'A riveting narrative of courage under fire... meticulously researched and compellingly told, Wings of Valour is a tribute to the unsung heroes of the Indian Air Force.' - ... En savoir plus

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A gripping account of the Indian Air Force's most daring operations... brings alive the courage, sacrifice and professionalism of our air warriors with remarkable authenticity.' - Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of Air Staff'A riveting narrative of courage under fire... meticulously researched and compellingly told, Wings of Valour is a tribute to the unsung heroes of the Indian Air Force.' -
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First Light

A Spitfire pilot's bestselling memoir of the Battle of Britain and WW2

par Geoffrey Wellum ...

Lu par Andrew Brooke ...

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11 heure 29 min

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of First Light by Geoffrey Wellum, read by Andrew Brooke.Two months before the outbreak of the Second World War, eighteen-year-old Geoffrey Wellum becomes a fighter pilot with the RAF...Desperate to get in the air, he makes it through basic training to become the youngest Spitfire pilot in the prestigious 92 Squadron. Thrust into combat almost immediately, ... En savoir plus

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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of First Light by Geoffrey Wellum, read by Andrew Brooke.Two months before the outbreak of the Second World War, eighteen-year-old Geoffrey Wellum becomes a fighter pilot with the RAF...Desperate to get in the air, he makes it through basic training to become the youngest Spitfire pilot in the prestigious 92 Squadron. Thrust into combat almost immediately,
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After the Flood

What the Dambusters Did Next

par John Nichol ...

Lu par Peter Noble ...

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11 heure 48 min

After the famous dams raid, thousands of equally daring missions were flown in WWII by 617 Squadron. Find out about them here, from former RAF Tornado Navigator and Gulf War veteran John Nichol.The role RAF 617 Squadron in the destruction of the dams at the heart of the industrial Ruhr has been celebrated in book, magazine and film for more than seventy years.On the 17th May 1943, 133 airmen set ... En savoir plus

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After the famous dams raid, thousands of equally daring missions were flown in WWII by 617 Squadron. Find out about them here, from former RAF Tornado Navigator and Gulf War veteran John Nichol.The role RAF 617 Squadron in the destruction of the dams at the heart of the industrial Ruhr has been celebrated in book, magazine and film for more than seventy years.On the 17th May 1943, 133 airmen set
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Brotherhood of the Flying Coffin

The Glider Pilots of World War II

par Scott McGaugh ...

Lu par Geoff Sugiyama ...

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9 heure 12 min

Bloomsbury presents Brotherhood of the Flying Coffin by Scott McGaugh, read by Geoff Sugiyama.The first major history of the American glider pilots, the forgotten heroes of World War II, by a New York Times bestselling author. A story of no guns, no engines and no second chances.This book distills war down to individual young men climbing into defenseless gliders made of plywood, ready to trust ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents Brotherhood of the Flying Coffin by Scott McGaugh, read by Geoff Sugiyama.The first major history of the American glider pilots, the forgotten heroes of World War II, by a New York Times bestselling author. A story of no guns, no engines and no second chances.This book distills war down to individual young men climbing into defenseless gliders made of plywood, ready to trust
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No Parachute

A Classic Account of War in the Air in WWI

par Arthur Gould Lee ...

Lu par Chris MacDonnell ...

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9 heure 29 min

This account of the Great War puts you right in the action—from one of the fighter pilots of the Royal Flying Corps.From the young airmen who took their frail machines high above the trenches of World War I and fought their foes in single combat, there emerged a renowned company of brilliant aces—among them Ball, Bishop, McCudden, Collishaw, and Mannock—whose legendary feats have echoed down half ... En savoir plus

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This account of the Great War puts you right in the action—from one of the fighter pilots of the Royal Flying Corps.From the young airmen who took their frail machines high above the trenches of World War I and fought their foes in single combat, there emerged a renowned company of brilliant aces—among them Ball, Bishop, McCudden, Collishaw, and Mannock—whose legendary feats have echoed down half
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