First published in 1992, an account of the five years Kilbracken spent in the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War flying Swordfish aircraft - known as Stringbags. Recounts his experiences with torpedo and rocket attacks, mine laying, convoy protection and flank engine failures.
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First published in 1992, an account of the five years Kilbracken spent in the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War flying Swordfish aircraft - known as Stringbags. Recounts his experiences with torpedo and rocket attacks, mine laying, convoy protection and flank engine failures.
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Fair. Size: 5x1x8; Pen and Sword; London, 1996. Trade paperback. Revised Edition. An Acceptable, binding intact, some handling/scuff marks to covers, bit of cover edge/corner wear, stress crease to spine, moderate age toning to pages, heavy scattered foxing to text block edges, bit of scattered foxing to front/back matters, readers crease, an acceptable and unmarked copy in wraps. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9], 245pp., appendix, indexed, b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily w/delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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Used: Acceptable. Condition exlibrary, clean with dust jacket, but spine lean and slight damage to spine. ref ZKVQ First published in 1992, an account of the five years Kilbracken spent in the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War flying Swordfish aircraft-known as Stringbags. Recounts his experiences with torpedo and rocket attacks, mine laying, convoy protection and flank engine failures.