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Lost Voices of The Royal Navy is based entirely on first-hand accounts of naval action between 1914 and 1945, with vivid recollections from Gallipoli to the Far East, by way of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Max Arthur, author of the international bestseller Forgotten Voices of the Great War, has woven a unique narrative history of life at sea: Lost Voices of the Royal Navy is a memorable and moving testament to the courage, spirit, skill and irrepressible humour of those who served in the Royal Navy during the crucial years from 1914 to 1945.

 Set of WW2 medals and documents of Royal Navy Petty Officer SF Haggart  -WW2 war medal -WW2 Defence medal  -1939-1945 star -The Atlantic star -The Burma star with Pacific clasp (All medals are unnamed) -Lot of postcards collected during his travels  -Service certificate with records of all ships he served on from 1933-1948  -Various note books with records of ships detailing -Nautical exam papers -Photos and personal cards -Various unused postcards of places he has been

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days This is an in-depth look at the history and legacy of HMCS "Oakville," a Canadian World War II corvette that fought in the Battle of the Atlantic, and was one of the few corvettes to sink a U-boat. From its creation through its christening off the shores of its namesake town, its exploits at sea, the famous encounter with "U94," and the ship's lackluster end, "Oakville's" is a story that showcases not only our nation s proud naval heritage, but also the importance of remembrance. "Oakville's Flower" sets the scene of naval war in the Atlantic the battles between convoys, stealthy U-boats, and the lowly corvettes that formed the backbone of the Royal Canadian Navy. We follow"Oakville," one of those corvettes, through its rise and fall as a Canadian naval legend, to its revival in the town of Oakville, championed by the local Sea Cadet Corps that shares its name and safeguards its legacy." Features Summary This is an in-depth look at the history and legacy of HMCS "Oakville," a Canadian World War II corvette that fought in the Battle of the Atlantic, and was one of the few corvettes to sink a U-boat... Author Sean E. Livingston Publisher Dundurn Group Release date Pages 168 ISBN ISBN

Experience, through his own words, the adventures of the Royal Navy's ace U-boat killer. This is the astounding story of how one remarkable captain protected vulnerable convoys in the treacherous conditions of the North Atlantic, faced and triumphed over the German wolf packs, and captured the enemy's greatest U-boat commander.*Yellowed pages.*

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days "The British designed and built the Harrier, the most successful vertical take-off-and-landing aircraft ever made. Combining state-of-the-art fighter plane technology with a helicopter's ability to land vertically the Harrier has played an indispensable role for the RAF and Royal Navy in a number of conflicts, most famously the Falklands War. Jonathan Glancey's biography is a vividly enjoyable account of the invention of this remarkable aeroplane and a fitting tribute to the inspiration and determination of the men and women who created it, and the bravery of the men who flew it, often in the most dangerous conditions." Features Summary A new and boldly original history of the iconic aircraft, by the bestselling author of Spitfire: The Biography. Author Jonathan Glancey Publisher Atlantic Books Release date Pages 304 ISBN ISBN