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No Return Flight

Autor Haks Walburgh Schmidt
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 aug 2009
This book tells the story of the search for the men aboard a huge Horsa glider that sailed into the Battle at Arnhem on 18 September 1944. In the early phase of the battle the pilots of the British engineless plane wish their passengers good luck in their race for the Arnhem bridges, probably never to see them again. 54 years later one of the pilots, Sergeant Morley 'Taffy' Williams, visiting the Netherlands for the annual commemorations of the battle, meets a Dutch journalist and expresses his deep wish to find out what happened to his passengers of that fateful flight to Arnhem. Together they decide to start a search for them. Over six years later this investigation has resulted in a moving personal story of the Battle at Arnhem. The captivating stories of the airbornes give the reader a surprising and gripping view on the events. As a fascinating consequence the search has led to several unexpected renewed personal contacts between the pilot and some of his passengers and their relatives. It also rekindled the search for some of Morley's passengers that are still missing.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9789059118812
ISBN-10: 9059118812
Pagini: 260
Ilustrații: b/w photos
Dimensiuni: 155 x 235 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.46 kg
Editura: Aspekt,The Netherlands

Recenzii

"...an enjoyable and touching story which was a pleasure to read from beginning to end. It wears its heart on its sleeve and tells a clear and direct story of one small group of men at Arnhem." - Arrse.co.uk November 2011
"...an enjoyable and touching story which was a pleasure to read from beginning to end. It wears its heart on its sleeve and tells a clear and direct story of one small group of men at Arnhem." - Arrse.co.uk November 2011

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1938-1959, Childhood and first forays into motor sport; 1960-1963, Starting racing and cutting rallying teeth; 1964-1969, Rallying success, marriage and touring car racing; 1970-1975, Escort Mexicos, Production Saloons and a works drive; 1976-1979, More touring car racing and more versatility; 1980-1985,The Colt era and a return to one-make racing; 1986-1990, Renaults, Hondas and Porsches; 1991-1995, Long-distance racing and an introduction to histories; 1996-2000, Establishing a new reputation; 2001-2007,A golden era in historic racing; The top 10 cars; The top 10 races; 'Whizzo' on other drivers; 'Whizzo' on the British Racing Drivers' Club; 1960s summary; 1970s summary; 1980s summary; 1990s summary; 2000s summary; The Goodwood record..