The thrilling story of the top-scoring Allied fighter pilot of the 2nd World War 'Johnnie' Johnson, who served with Fighter Command squadrons throughout the war, scoring his 38th and final victory in September 1944.
From the moment the author joins his first operational Spitfire squadron in August 1940, the reader is taken on an epic journey through the great aerial fighter actions of the war.
The events in which Johnson participated included the Battle of Britain, sweeps across the Channel and over France, the unsuccessful Allied raid on Dieppe, the D-Day landings in Normand and finally operations across the Rhine and into the heart of Germany itself which led to the final victory over the Nazi regime.
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Anbieter: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Good. Wing Leader rises as the central figure transforming battlefield air dominance into strategic, lasting impact. The thrilling story of the top-scoring Allied fighter pilot of the 2nd World War, 'Johnnie' Johnson served with Fighter Command squadrons throughout the war, scoring his 38th and final victory in September 1944.From the moment the author joins his first operational Spitfire squadron in August 1940, the reader is taken on an epic journey through the great aerial fighter actions of the war - from the Battle of Britain to the bitter fighting over Dieppe, and into the final offensive over the skies of occupied France. Finally crossing the Rhine into Germany as a group captain, 'Johnnie' Johnson commanded a British wing of the latest and most powerful Spitfires.This is his story in his own words. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 00105167086
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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Wing Leader rises as the central figure transforming battlefield air dominance into strategic, lasting impact. The thrilling story of the top-scoring Allied fighter pilot of the 2nd World War, 'Johnnie' Johnson served with Fighter Command squadrons throughout the war, scoring his 38th and final victory in September 1944.From the moment the author joins his first operational Spitfire squadron in August 1940, the reader is taken on an epic journey through the great aerial fighter actions of the war - from the Battle of Britain to the bitter fighting over Dieppe, and into the final offensive over the skies of occupied France. Finally crossing the Rhine into Germany as a group captain, 'Johnnie' Johnson commanded a British wing of the latest and most powerful Spitfires.This is his story in his own words. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers CIN0907579248G
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The thrilling story of the top-scoring Allied fighter pilot of the 2nd World War, 'Johnnie' Johnson served with Fighter Command squadrons throughout the war, scoring his 38th and final victory in September 1944.From the moment the author joins his first operational Spitfire squadron in August 1940, the reader is taken on an epic journey through the great aerial fighter actions of the war - from the Battle of Britain to the bitter fighting over Dieppe, and into the final offensive over the skies of occupied France. Finally crossing the Rhine into Germany as a group captain, 'Johnnie' Johnson commanded a British wing of the latest and most powerful Spitfires.This is his story in his own words. The thrilling story of the top-scoring Allied fighter pilot of the 2nd World War `Johnnie' Johnson, who served with Fighter Command squadrons throughout the war, scoring his 38th and final victory in September 1944. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780907579243
Anbieter: Historical Antiques & Collectibles, Oldwick, NJ, USA
Softcover/Paperback. Zustand: Good. "Wing Leader," the acclaimed memoir by legendary RAF ace Group Captain J.E. "Johnnie" Johnson, delivers a riveting, candid account of air combat, leadership, and resilience during WWII. Johnson transforms from a grounded civil engineer to the highest-scoring Western Allied fighter pilot, recounting dogfights over NW Europe, tactical innovations, and the emotional toll of war. His clear-eyed assessments of aircraft, Luftwaffe tactics, and squadron life offer unique insight into operations from the Battle of Britain through D-Day to the fall of Germany. After WWII, Johnson's distinguished RAF and international career further cemented his legacy, making his autobiography indispensable for scholars and enthusiasts of military aviation. No writing or marks. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers C53810E
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