Spitfire offensive

Buy Spitfire Offensive by Wing Commander RWF Sampson OBE, DFC & Bar with Norman Franks for R100.00

Buy Spitfire Offensive by Wing Commander RWF Sampson OBE, DFC & Bar with Norman Franks for R90.00

2010. Hard  cover with dust cover, 182 pages. Very good condition. Gift inscription in front. Under 1kg. Sammy' Sampson, in co-operation with aviation historian Norman Franks, has written a graphic account of his three years flying Spitfires on offensive ops over France. He has covered in detail his period commanding the Free French Wing, of which little has been recorded in Britain. His story is told with pace, spice and honesty, and his recollections of people and events provide a refreshing insight into the life of a wartime fighter pilot who previously played rugby for Scotland. 

Memoirs of Wing Commander RWF Sampson OBW. First edition hardcover with dust jacket published 2007. 182 pages with index. Illustrated. Very good condition. Tracked postage is R50.00.  

2010, reprinted. Hard cover with dust cover. 182 pages. Very good condition. Name written in front. Under 1kg.         

 Bounty Books, 2010. VG/VG HB with crisp neat DJ, almost as new. 182pp.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days The Spitfire and the Lancaster were the two RAF weapons of victory in the Second World War, but the glamour of the fighter has tended to overshadow the performance of the heavy bomber. Yet without the Lancaster, Britain would never have been able to take the fight to the German homeland. Highlights the scale of the bomber's achievements, including the famous Dambusters attacks. With its vast bomb bay, ease of handling and surprising speed, the mighty Lancaster transformed the effectiveness of the Bomber Command. Whilst addressing the political controversy surrounding the bombing offensive against Germany, Leo McKinstry also weaves individual tales into this compelling narrative. Rich characters are brought to life, such as Roy Chadwick the designer, who taught himself engineering at night school and Sir Arthur Harris, the austere head of the Bomber Command. This is a rich saga, a story of triumph over disaster and the history of an iconic plane. Features Summary A comprehensive history of Britain's greatest bomber plane? Author Leo McKinstry Publisher John Murray Publishers Ltd Release date Pages 581 ISBN -X ISBN