Tasmanians At War In The Air, 1939 1945

Author: Sue Johnson and Brian Winspear (eds)

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  • : $100.00 AUD
  • : 9780958104609
  • : Winspear, Brian
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  • : 01 January 2002
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  • : en
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Barcode 9780958104609
9780958104609

Local Description

2002. First edition. A near fine copy only marked by light fading to the base of the spine. The d/w is also near fine with light sunfading to the spine. Scans available if required.

Description

Collection of wartime stories about Tasmanian RAAF soldiers. Recounts such experiences as a Tasmanian airman surviving 45 days in a leaking open boat escaping from Java to Western Australia, and of several Tasmanians enduring 'death marches' in appalling conditions in Europe. Includes photos and maps and over 100 short biographies. Foreword by Peter Scully, former airman and State President of the RAAF Association. Winspear was a Wireless Air Gunner in the RAAF and his story is included.