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Jack Davenport: Beaufighter Leader main Edition
Author(s): Kristen Alexander (Author)
- Publisher: Allen & Unwin
- Publication Date: July 1, 2009
- Edition: main
- Language: English
- Print length: 336 pages
- ISBN-10: 1741757762
- ISBN-13: 9781741757767
Book Description
Blending sound research with enlightening anecdotes, Jack Davenport: Beaufighter Leader main Edition charts Jack’s development from his depression in childhood, to the green pilot who had difficulties locating the target on his first Bomber Command operations, through to the superb pilot who led successful strikes against German shipping and the cool and resourceful planner of Coastal Command operations in the latter months of the war. Jack Davenport: Beaufighter Leader recounts the life of an Australian hero. Jack saved the lives of his crew from a near-fatal spin and rescued a pilot from a blazing aircraft; he flew close to well-armed enemy vessels to drop his torpedoes; and led large formations in the narrow confines of the Norwegian fjords to successfully attack enemy shipping. But there is more to heroism than just courage and brave deeds; Jack’s career also encompassed the heroism of conviction, duty, responsibility and dedication to service.
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About the Author
Kristen Alexander is author of Clive Caldwell, Air Ace.
