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Prix régulier 45,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Book cover finish | Canvas finish, Bradel, Hardcover ( square back binding ) |
| Special features | First edition, Slightly damaged dust jacket |
| Condition | Used, mint condition |
| Number of pages | 188 |
| Published date | 1975 |
| Language | English |
| Size | 14 x 21 x 3 cm |
| Author | J.R. Daniels |
| Editor | MACMILLAN LONDON LIMITED |
Description
The book says all sorts of things about forced landings, but most of the time it assumes some handy field is within striking distance. Otherwise, it tends to repeat the famous advice to those about to be married : don't. I didn't want to but it was too low to jump even if the aircraft had been likely to stay trimmed while l made it to the door.
Thus Peter White, ex - R.A.A.F. pilot turned arms - runner, arrives unwillingly in the central highland jungles of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Brought face to face with the men on the ground, he soon finds himself forced to fly military missions against the Indonesian Army.
The men who engage Peter to fight and kill are not guerrillas. Something quite different is at stake - avast treasure buried close to volcanic lakes in the high mountains. Towards this inaccesible place move separate groups of people bent on grabbing the treasure. Access is by aircraft and by the torrential, precipitous river. Peter is to experience the hazards of both, and to make a desperate passage down the torrent with the girl, Annie van Zuyl.
The notorious hurdle of the second novel Is briskly cleared here. Here again is the knowledge of aircraft and flying that distinguished Crash Programme, and here again is the overwhelming excitement which this author can generate.
