About the Book

The renowned autobiography of New Zealand's most famous RAF pilot who saw action from the Munich Crisis to the invasion of France in 1944. Al Deere experienced the drama of the early days of the Battle of Britain while serving with Spitfire squadrons based at Hornchurch and Manston, and his compelling story tells of the successes and frustrations of those critical weeks. Deere's nine lives are the accounts of his fantastic luck in escaping from seemingly impossible situations. During the Battle of Britain he parachuted from stricken aircraft on three occasions and once was blown up by a bomb while taking off from Hornchurch during an attack on the airfield. In March 1943 Deere was appointed Wing Commander of the famous Biggin Hill Wing and by the end of the war, his distinguished 'score' was destroyed twenty-two, probables ten and damaged eighteen.

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 284 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Goodall Publications

Edition: Unknown

ISBN-10: 0907579825

Publication Date: Jun. 1st, 2010

ISBN-13: 9780907579823

Dimensions: 5.00 x 7.70 x 1.00 inches

Shipping Weight: 0.70 lbs

• Categories: Military Biographies & Military Autobiographies Aviation History