Under the Wire : The World War II Adventures of a Legendary Escape Artist and Cooler King
Foley, Brendan, Ash, William
ISBN 10: 0312338325 ISBN 13: 9780312338329
Published by St. Martin's Press, 2005
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Synopsis:
A World War II fighter pilot recounts his crash landing in occupied France, capture and torture by the Gestapo, imprisonment in Stalag Luft III, and heroic years as a serial escape artist.
About the Authors:
Born in Texas in 1917, WILLIAM ASH joined the Canadian Air Force on the outbreak of war, went to England and flew Spitfires. Shot down over France in 1942, he became a POW. Now in his mid-80s, he lives in London. An award-winning journalist, BRENDAN FOLEY also lives in London.
Born in Texas in 1917, WILLIAM ASH joined the Canadian Air Force on the outbreak of war, went to England and flew Spitfires. Shot down over France in 1942, he became a POW. Now in his mid-80s, he lives in London. An award-winning journalist, BRENDAN FOLEY also lives in London.
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Title: Under the Wire : The World War II Adventures...
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition.
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