Spitfires, Thunderbolts, and Warm Beer An American Fighter Pilot over Europe |
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| Author:
| Caine, Philip D. |
| Series title: | The Warriors Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-57488-844-7 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2005 |
| Publisher: | Potomac Books, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $13.20 |
Book Description:
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In 1941, before America entered World War II, LeRoy Gover signed on with Britain's Royal Air Force to fly the plane of his dreams, the fast, sleek Spitfire. When America joined the fight, he transitioned to the P-47 Thunderbolt. Former USAF pilot and aviation historian Philip D. Caine has skilfully selected from the young flyer's letters and diary entries to create a vivid portrait of the kind of man who helped win the war.
In 1941, before America entered World War II, LeRoy Gover signed on with Britain's Royal Air Force to fly the plane of his dreams, the fast, sleek Spitfire. When America joined the fight, he transitioned to the P-47 Thunderbolt. Former USAF pilot and aviation historian Philip D. Caine has skilfully selected from the young flyer's letters and diary entries to create a vivid portrait of the kind of man who helped win the war.