I Flew the Lancaster Bomber

Published by Self Published, Windermere, 1998

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Seller: Wagon Tongue Books, Linden, AB, CanadaWagon Tongue Books

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85 page memoir of the author's WWII expereinces. He had trained in Ottawa but `retired' at war's end to the interior of British Columbia. He started a Water Taxi service and dabbled in the hunting business; thus page 56 onward are of Richer's life after his return to Canada. Section of b/w photographs at front are largely RAF related. The author is quick to describe his war leave exploits with the pretty colleens in Ireland. Cond : Paper wrapper is white with black lettering. Front cover graphic is a dramatic portrait of the author in his flyer's uniform. Volume is tight, bright, square and clean in all aspects. No marks, no tears. Quote (p. 25) : " I scored 85% in the final exams, well above the required passing grade. Again, some of the trainees failed and were washed out of the aircrew program. Those of us who passed were quickly assigned to ._._._. ." Size: 8vo.

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Bibliographic details

Title
I Flew the Lancaster Bomber
Author
Richer, Leo
Publisher
Self Published, Windermere
Publication year
1998
Condition
Very Good ++
Binding
Soft cover
Illustrator
B/W Photographs
Edition
First Edition.
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Wagon Tongue Books

Linden, AB, Canada

2-star seller

AbeBooks seller since November 4, 1999

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I am a small home-based business so I may be difficult to reach by phone. I'm in the Mountain time zone. I've been passionate about books for approximately 30 years. Thank you for thinking Wagon Tongue.

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