Like thousands of other young and adventurous Kiwis during World War II the author joined the RNZAF in 1941.
After training in Canada and the Bahama Islands as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, and a brief period in the UK, he was finally posted to 354 Squadron in Cuttack in the state of Orissa, India, which was an RAF Coastal Command B24 Liberator squadron, with all aircrew comprising Canadians, Australians, and New Zealanders.
This story portrays the author's life with an emphasis on the War years of 1939-1945.
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Anbieter: Phoenix Books NZ, Waimate, CANTE, Neuseeland
Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. War Is Hell! A True Story by Edward Raymond Smith. Publisher: E.R. Smith Family Trust, Coopers Beach , 2003, first edition. Very good softback, a little shelf-wear, inscription to title page, pages very good, minor marks. 200 pages, illustrated. Like thousands of other young and adventurous Kiwis during World War II the author joined the RNZAF in 1941. After training in Canada and the Bahama Islands as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, and a brief period in the UK, he was finally posted to 354 Squadron in Cuttack in the state of Orissa, India, which was an RAF Coastal Command B24 Liberator squadron, with all aircrew comprising Canadians, Australians, and New Zealanders. This story portrays the author's life with an emphasis on the War years of 1939-1945. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-1721103577289
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Anbieter: John Hopkinson - Bookseller, Cremona, AB, Kanada
Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. private library liquidation. Book condition is Near fine, Book cover has minor corner crease and tiny dents other than that its near fine. SIGNED COPY Soft cover/no dj. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 11135
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