Flak
True stories from the men who flew in World War Two

by (author)
Michael Veitch

USED BOOK

CONDITION

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DESCRIPTION

Michael Veitch has had a life-long obsession with the aircraft of the Second World War and the men that crewed them.

Over the years his experience taught that every one of these veterans had at least one extraordinary story to tell of their wartime service - and usually many more.

He also knew that with most of the men in their eighties, there was a real risk of these stories being lost forever.

For Michael it was a matter of urgency to find them now, and encourage them to share share their memories.

So, over the course of a year, he interviewed over 50 former aircrew across Australia, many of whom had never spoken about their experiences before, even to their families.

The result is Flak – a collection of vivid, unforgettable stories from RAAF and RAF veterans about their recollections of combat in World War II.

It is also an account of the strange, sometimes obsessive journey of the author himself, as he explores a passion held since childhood.

From bomber pilots to fighter aces, from rear gunners to bomb aimers, from stories of death and fear to tales of humour and comradeship, Michael has helped record a fascinating and compelling collection of stories revealing ordinary men living and fighting in extraordinary times.

PROD CODE : 9781405037211-C1