Hurricane Ace Josef František, The True Story
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This book details the life of Josef Frantisek, a top-scoring Czech pilot in the Battle of Britain, serving with a Polish unit. It uncovers his mysterious past and heroic contributions to WWII aviation history.
Characteristics
| ISBN-13 | 978-83-89450-71-5 |
| ISBN-10 | 8389450712 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Perperback |
| Condition | Like New |
| Author(s) | Jiri Rajlich |
| Publisher | STRATUS |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Published date | 2010 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Collection / Series | The Battle of Britain |
| Size | 16,5 x 23 x 1 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • AVIATION MILITAIRE • BIOGRAPHIES • SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE |
Description
One of the top scoring pilots of the Battle of Britain, Josef Frantisek was an outstanding fighter pilot. This book describes his life and premature death, explaining why a Czech pilot served with a Polish unit in Britain, clears up the mystery of his early life and explains the truth about his time in France. Seventy years on from the Battle of Britain, here is the true story of one of its heroes.
From the Foreword by Christopher Shores:
'I am delighted and flattered to have been invited to produce this Foreword; I recommend this well-researched and beautifully produced book without reservation to all readers with an interest in fighter aviation, in the Battle of Britain, and in World War II generally.'