First Light The Centenary Collection
(9780141042756) - Geoffrey Wellum - Re-issue - Penguin Books - Penguin Books Ltd - In Print - Country of publication: UNITED KINGDOM - Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 21 mm - Height: 198 mm - Spine width: 23 mm | Spitfire pilot
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In "First Light: Original Edition," Geoffrey Wellum recounts his experiences as a young fighter pilot during World War II. At just seventeen years old, he joins the Royal Air Force (RAF) two months before the outbreak of the war and becomes part of the 92 Squadron, one of the most prestigious units in the RAF.
Wellum's journey to becoming a Spitfire pilot is filled with challenges and setbacks, but his determination and passion for flying ultimately lead him to succeed. Once he begins combat missions, he finds himself flying several sorties a day, engaging in terrifying dogfights with German Me 109s.
As the Battle of Britain unfolds, Wellum and his fellow pilots play a crucial role in defending their country against the enemy. However, many of them pay the ultimate price for their bravery, as friends who fly alongside Wellum are lost in combat.
"First Light: Original Edition" is a gripping and poignant account of one young man's journey through war, and a powerful tribute to the pilots who risked everything to protect their country.
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Geoffrey Wellum |
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UNITED KINGDOM |
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198 x 129 x 21 mm |
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Re-issue |
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198 mm |
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Penguin Books |
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9780141042756 |
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English |
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352 |
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06 Aug 2009 |
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Penguin Books Ltd |
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23 mm |
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282 g |
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133 mm |
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