ETA: A Bomber Command Navigator Shot Down and on the Run
Language: English
Published by Fighting High Publishing, 2016
- First Edition
- Hardcover
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- Title
- ETA: A Bomber Command Navigator Shot Down and on the Run
- Author
- Mellor, Gordon
- Publisher
- Fighting High Publishing
- Publication year
- 2016
- Condition
- As new
- Dust jacket
- Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0993415253
- ISBN 13
- 9780993415258
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 588 grams
- Dimensions
- 22.86 centimeters width by 22.86 centimeters height by 15.24 centimeters depth
Despite persistent attempts to join the RAF Volunteer Reserve in 1938, it is not until 1940 that Gordon is called up, and having crossed the treacherous waters of the North Atlantic to Canada Gordon describes the rigours of his aircrew training. On his return to the UK he is posted to RAF Lichfield, where disaster strikes as his Wellington bomber comes down just short of the runway, killing the rear gunner. Gordon’s operational duties begin at RAF Elsham Wolds, Lincolnshire, and No. 103 Squadron, which includes taking part in the ‘Thousand Bomber’ raids. On a raid to Aachen, in October 1942, all seems to be fine until a German nightfighter tails them and opens fire. With both wings ablaze the order to bale out is given, and Gordon manages to leave the stricken Halifax with only seconds to spare. His descent is brief, landing unceremoniously in a tree. What follows is an epic tale of intense risk and good fortune. A decision to knock on a farmhouse door is pivotal and Gordon soon finds himself part of the famous Comète escape line, set up by the Resistance to help Allied servicemen evade capture. An amazing ‘cloak and dagger’ journey follows with danger ever present, and betrayal a constant threat.
ETA is a compelling story of bravery and strength of character, as Gordon Mellor, with a subtle hint of humour, describes the trials of bombing operations, the extraordinary circumstances of being shot down, and his remarkable evasion.
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