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No Need to Die Gordon Thorburn

No Need to Die By Gordon Thorburn

No Need to Die by Gordon Thorburn

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Summary

A book about a group of remarkable men who left the wealth and comfort of America before the Second World War to volunteer for the most dangerous trade in the world. It follows the life stories and flying careers of 21 Americans who fought in the air war over Europe with the RAF's two premier Bomber Command squadrons - 9 and 617.

No Need to Die Summary

No Need to Die: American Flyers in RAF Bomber Command by Gordon Thorburn

This is the first book to be written about a group of remarkable men who left the wealth and comfort of America before the Second World War to volunteer for the most dangerous trade in the world. While the everlasting popularity of books and films about Bomber Command is self-evident, few people know there were any Americans flying with RAF Bomber Command. We follow the life stories and flying careers of 21 Americans who fought in the air war over Europe with the RAF's two premier Bomber Command squadrons - 9 and 617. Of these men of free will, 15 were killed in action.

No Need to Die Reviews

"The Aptos Times""Few people realize that prior to the United States' entry into World War II, a handful of Americans traveled to England to volunteer for service in the RAF Bomber Command. This volume recreates the stories and flying careers of 21 Americans who fought in the air war over Europe with the RAF's two premier Bomber Command squadrons...For the first time, Godron Thorburn tells the story of these men who left homes in Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Colorado and many other states to seek adventure and fight Nazi Germany... "Anyone interested in military aviation history or World War II will find this book a fascinating tale of some true unsung heores whose exploits have been largely forgotten."

About Gordon Thorburn

Gordon Thorburn has had thirty-five years' commercial writing experience including advertising/PR and journalism, and is the author of fourteen books. His most recent books include Bombers, first and last (Robson Books, 2006), and Men and Sheds (New Holland, 2002).

Table of Contents

A* The first book to be written about Americans who flew with RAF Bomber Command in WW2 A* First hands accounts combined with exhaustive research A* Compelling narrative A* Rare archive illustrations A* By the well known author of Men and Sheds (120,000 copies sold)

Additional information

GOR003520851
9781844256525
1844256529
No Need to Die: American Flyers in RAF Bomber Command by Gordon Thorburn
Gordon Thorburn
Used - Very Good
Hardback
J H Haynes & Co Ltd
2009-07-02
246
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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