HAPPY LANDINGS
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Characteristics
| Book cover finish | Canvas finish, Bradel, Hardcover ( rounded spine binding ) |
| Special features | First edition, Dust jacket |
| Condition | Used, very good condition |
| Number of pages | 222 |
| Published date | 1984 |
| Language | English |
| Size | 15 x 23 x 3 cm |
| Author | Group Captain Edward Mole |
| Editor | Airlife Publishing Ltd. |
Description
Preface
I was born three years after the Wright Brothers in America made their first historic flights in a powered aeroplane, and two years before Colonel Cody made the first sustained aeroplane flight in Britain. Consequently, I am fortunate to have lived throughout the whole era of powered flight and to have witnessed the development of the aeroplane from its very earliest days. As an active pilot for some fifty years, I have flown 148 different types of aircraft starting with the Avro 504 and Bristol Fighter of the First World War vintage, right through the Golden Age of Flying in the 1930's, to Spitfires, Hurricanes and other aircraft of the Second World War period, and thence into the jet age.
My earlier reminiscences as a young man as described in this story, may be thought to be rather too light - hearted - especially some of the flying incidents. I do hope, however, that I have been able to convey some idea of the cheerful life in the pre - war R.A.F. when flying was fun and we did not seem to have a care in the world.
With the advent of years and the weight of responsibilities, the story naturally becomes more serious. Before starting on the flying experiences, I would crave my reader's patience to allow me to start these reminiscences from the beginning, from early boyhood through the stage of a wild and rather wayward youth, until events steered me into aviation as a career.
E.M.
