Al Deere experienced the drama of the early days of the Battle of Britain while serving with Spitfire squadrons based at Hornchurch and Manston, and his compelling story tells of the successes and frustrations of those critical weeks.
Deere's nine lives are the accounts of his fantastic luck in escaping from seemingly impossible situations. During the Battle of Britain he parachuted from stricken aircraft on three occasions and once was blown up by a bomb whilst taking off from Hornchurch during an attack on the airfield.
In March 1943 Deere was appointed Wing Commander of the famous Biggin Hill Wing and by the end of the war, his distinguished `score' was destroyed twenty-two, probables ten and damaged eighteen.
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 2nd Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in as new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. a very good read. the book covers Alan Deer's life from his time growing up in New Zealand to coming to the UK to fulfill his dream of becoming a pilot. he joins the RAF and trains at Netheravon Wilts, he then ends up as a member of 92 squadron in the South east of England, providing air support at the evacuation of Dunkirk. Then follows his involvement in the Battle of Britain, this is where the book comes to life and you feel that you are up there with him, the sorties and dogfights. Ref BB 3. Seller Inventory # 031496
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