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Description
Characteristics
| Book cover finish | Offset varnish, Perfect paperback |
| Special features | Dedicated copy, Reprint ( Originally published as Sir Keith Park by Methuen, 1984, reprinted in 2009, 2010, 2012 ) |
| Condition | Used, good condition |
| Number of pages | 301 |
| Published date | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Size | 16 x 24 x 3 cm |
| Author | Vincent Orange |
| Editor | Grub Street |
Description
( … ) As Commander of No. 11 Group, Fighter Command and responsible for the air defence of London and South - East England, Keith Park took charge of the day - to - day direction of the battle. In spotlighting his thoughts and actions during the crisis, the author reveals a man whose unfailing energy, courage and cool resourcefulness won not only supreme praise from Churchill but the lasting respect and admiration of all who served under him.
However, few officers in any of the services packed more action into their lives, and this book covers the whole of his career - youth in New Zealand, success as an Ace fighter pilot during the First World War, postings to South America and Egypt, Battle of Britain, Command of the R.A.F. in Malta ( 1942 - 1943 ), and finally Allied Air Commander - in - Chief of S.E. Asia under Mountbatten in 1945. ( ... )
