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James Goodson Tumult In The Clouds

By James Goodson

James Goodson Tumult In The Clouds

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In 1918, the RAF was established as the world's first independent air force. To mark the 100th anniversary of its creation, Penguin are publishing the Centenary Collection, a series of six classic books highlighting the skill, heroism esprit de corps that have characterised the Royal Air Force throughout its first century. Anglo-American James Goodson's war began on Sept 3rd 1939, when the SS Athenia was torpedoed and sank off the Hebrides. Surviving the sinking and distinguishing himself rescuing survivors, Goodson immediately signed on with the RAF. He was an American, but he wanted to fight. Goodson flew Spitfires with an RAF Eagle Squadron before later joining his countrymen with the Fourth Fighter Group to get behind the controls of Thunderbolts and Mustangs where he became known as 'King of the Strafers'. Chock full of breathtaking descriptions of aerial dogfights as well as the stories of others of the heroic 'few', Tumult in the Clouds is the ultimate story of War in the air, told by the one of the Second World War's outstanding fighter pilots. The Centenary Collection: 1. The Last Enemy by Richard Hillary 2. Tumult in the Clouds by James Goodson 3. Going Solo by Roald Dahl 4. First Light by Geoffrey Wellum 5. Tornado Down by John Peters & John Nichol 6. Immediate Response by Mark Hammond
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
240
Release Date:
2018-05-17
Publication Date:
2018-05-17
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Languages:
Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:
1405937580
ISBN13:
9781405937580
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
160 g
Height:
18.4 cm
Width:
10.7 cm
Thickness:
1.7 cm
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