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Shot Down and in the Drink: True Stories of RAF and Commonwealth Aircrews Saved from the Sea in WWII

Shot Down and in the Drink: True Stories of RAF and Commonwealth Aircrews Saved from the Sea in WWII

by Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork (Author), PitchforkGraham (Author)

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Synopsis

The RAF's Air Sea Rescue Service saved thousands of RAF, Commonwealth and Allied airmen between 1939 and 1945. This fascinating account draws on first-hand interviews, photographs and official documents to reveal some of its most dramatic missions in northwest Europe, the Mediterranean and the Far East. Those shot down at sea faced terrifying dangers, from weather extremes to enemy fighters, and rescue by airborne or seaborne craft was fraught with difficulty. These incredible stories celebrate the courage, persistence and ingenuity of the men who found themselves `in the drink' and those who saved them.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 288
 Edition: Reprint
 Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Published: 27 Jul 2017
ISBN 10: 1472827279
ISBN 13: 9781472827272
Book Overview: Enthralling stories of adventure and bravery from RAF pilots shot down in the sea during World War II - and those who rescued them.

Media Reviews
meticulous research combined with great storytelling * Air Power Review *
the best book ever published which gives account of Air Sea Rescue during WWII ... a must read * Air Sea Rescue / Marine Craft Society *
Author Bio
Graham Pitchfork MBE served in the RAF for 36 years and was a Director of Military Intelligence at the Ministry of Defence. He is the author of many books including this book's companion volume Shot Down and on the Run.