Bibliograph

By the skin of my teeth, flying RAF Spitfires and Mustangs in World War II and USAF Sabre jets in the Korean War, Colin Walker Downes

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By the skin of my teeth, flying RAF Spitfires and Mustangs in World War II and USAF Sabre jets in the Korean War, Colin Walker Downes

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

By the skin of my teeth

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Colin Walker Downes

Sub title

flying RAF Spitfires and Mustangs in World War II and USAF Sabre jets in the Korean War

Summary

This is a memoir of flying with the Royal Air Force in war and peace during a career in military and civil aviation covering a half century. The text is filled with personal experiences, reminiscences and impressions and is written in four parts. Part One covers the years leading to the author's graduation and the winning of his RAF Wings. This is followed by action-packed stories of flying propeller-driven fighters, Spitfires and Mustangs, during and just after the Second World War. The author then tells of his unique experiences of front-line fighter operations when he flew jets with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. The final chapter covers the remainder of his RAF Service flying until retirement

Target audience

adult

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