Flying at 18, demobbed at 20, Semple's astonishing experience has been meticulously put into context. How do you fly a Handley Page across France in total darkness? The answer is the 'Lighthouse system', just one of the revelations in this unique record of ingenuity and courage.
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Clive Semple has spent many years collating and preparing the diary for publication.. Wing Commander Mawby, now retired and an ex-instructor at RAF Linton-on-Ouse, now the curator of the base's impressive archives, has brought his enormous expertise to bear.
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Flying at 18, demobbed at 20, Semple's astonishing experience has been meticulously put into context. How do you fly a Handley Page across France in total darkness? The answer is the 'Lighthouse system', just one of the revelations in this unique record of ingenuity and courage. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005920716
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Diary of a Night Bomber Pilot in World War I This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9781862274525
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Seller: Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. 1st 2008. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. Based upon the diary of Leslie Semple, found by his son after his death in 1971, and detailing his life between July 1917 and April 1919. Charting his life through training for the Royal Naval Air Service to his posting in France and his daring bombing raids. Edited by Wing Commander Mawby. Black boards, gilt title to spine. Over 200 b/w photos. 320 pages including index. A lovely copy, looks unread! Packaged with care and promptly dispatched! Seller Inventory # 1829931
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st. Diary of a WW1 pilot flying Handley Page bombers 1917-1919, extensively annoted and with previously unpublished photos. 320pp. Fine copy in dust wrapper. Seller Inventory # 026782
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st. 1st ed. 320p. Photos. Oversize. In mylar. Jacket priced. As New/As New Copy. Book. Seller Inventory # 85-1068