SPITFIRE AGAINST THE ODDS
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Characteristics
| ISBN |
đ ISBN-10 : 1852600136 đ ISBN-13 : 978-1852600136 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( square back binding ) |
| Condition | Inside pages good â Dust jacket missing |
| Author(s) | R.V. Ashman |
| Publisher | Patrick Stephens Limited |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Published date | 1989 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 16 x 24 x 2 cm |
| Categorie(s) | âąÂ BIOGRAPHIES âąÂ AVIATION MILITAIRE âąÂ SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE |
Description
This is the personal account of R.V. Ashman, a Royal Air Force fighter pilot who flew the legendary Spitfire during World War II. This book chronicles his journey from his early days and pilot training through to active combat operations.
The narrative covers his path to the cockpit, his time airborne, and his operational service with No. 130 (Punjab) Squadron. Ashman recounts his experiences during âThe Big Push,â the challenges of fighter operations, and his service in NorwayâThe Land of the Midnight Sun.
The memoir includes detailed accounts of aerial combat, daily life on fighter squadrons, the camaraderie between pilots, and the harsh realities of war. With personal photographs showing Spitfire Mark IX aircraft, training scenes, and fellow pilots, this book provides an intimate look at fighter operations during the war.
Ashmanâs writing offers insights into the technical and tactical aspects of flying the Spitfire, the organizational structure of fighter squadrons, and the psychological pressures faced by combat pilots. His story captures both the excitement and the sobering realities of aerial warfare during one of historyâs most pivotal conflicts.