Grounded Eagles Three Tales of the RAF in WWII |
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| Author:
| Schrader, Helena P. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9891597-8-4 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2021 |
| Publisher: | Helena P. Schrader
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $4.99 |
Book Description:
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"Grounded Eagles" is an anthology of novellas united by the common theme of the RAF in WWII.The component parts are:"A Stranger in the Mirror" -- David Goldman is shot down in flames in September 1940. Not only is his face burned beyond recognition, he is told he will never fly again. While the plastic surgeon recreates his face one painful operation at a time, the 22-year-old pilot must discover who he really is. "A Rose in November" -- Rhys Jenkins, a widower with two teenage...
More Description"Grounded Eagles" is an anthology of novellas united by the common theme of the RAF in WWII.The component parts are:"A Stranger in the Mirror" -- David Goldman is shot down in flames in September 1940. Not only is his face burned beyond recognition, he is told he will never fly again. While the plastic surgeon recreates his face one painful operation at a time, the 22-year-old pilot must discover who he really is. "A Rose in November" -- Rhys Jenkins, a widower with two teenage children, has finally obtained his dream: "Chiefy" of a Spitfire squadron. But an unexpected attraction for an upper class woman threatens to upend his life. "Lack of Moral Fibre" -- In late November 1943, Flight Engineer Kit Moran refuses to participate in a raid on Berlin, his 37th 'op.' He is posted for "Lacking Moral Fibre" to a mysterious DYDN center. Here, psychiatrist Dr Grace must determine if he needs psychiatric treatment -- or disciplinary action for cowardice.