Courage in the Skies: The Untold Story of Qantas, it's brave men and women and their extraordinary role in World War II
by Eames, Jim
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- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine Condition
- ISBN 10
- 1760293938
- ISBN 13
- 9781760293932
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Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 2017. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Near Fine Condition. Fifth Impression or later. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 336 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. This book is available and ready to be shipped.. Between 1942 and 1943, Qantas lost eight aircraft during its involvement in Australia's war against the Japanese. Over sixty passengers and crew died as a result. Yet Qantas' exemplary contribution to Australia's war effort and the courage of its people in those difficult times has been forgotten. Courage in the Skies is the remarkable story of Qantas at war and the truly heroic deeds of its crew and ground staff as the Japanese advanced towards Australia. Flying unarmed planes through war zones and at times under enemy fire, the airline supplied the front lines, evacuated the wounded and undertook surprising escapes, including carrying more than forty anxious civilians on the last aircraft to leave besieged Singapore. Absorbing, spirited and fast-paced, above all this is a story of an extraordinary group of Australians who confronted the dark days of World War II with bravery, commitment and initiative. They just happened to be Qantas people. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Military & Warfare; Australian History; Australia; 1940s; History. ISBN: . ISBN/EAN: 9781760293932. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 7062. . 9781760293932
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- Great Southern Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7062
- Title
- Courage in the Skies: The Untold Story of Qantas, it's brave men and women and their extraordinary role in World War II
- Author
- Eames, Jim
- Format/Binding
- Trade Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1760293938
- ISBN 13
- 9781760293932
- Publisher
- Allen & Unwin
- Place of Publication
- Sydney
- Date Published
- 2017
- Keywords
- BZDB137 Qantas Airways -- History, World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, Australian, Airlines -- Australia -- History -- 20th century, Military & Warfare; Australian History; Australia; 1940s; History. EAN: 9781760293932 Eames, Jim Courage in t
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