Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I've just finished reading this book by Norman Franks and Andy Saunders. It is beautifully presented on art quality glossy paper with hundreds of authentic photographs. But this is no mere coffee table book, its an excellently researched work. The section on attempting to locate the great pilot's final resting place is particularly well put together with a detailed analysis of the various War Graves Commission investigations etc. I won't spoil the ending by telling you the outcome! The insight the book gives you into Mannock himself is fasinating, as is the side light it throws on the other great Allied aces of the period. Mannock was much less famous in his day than many of them - but probably the finest leader of men amongst them. Unlike the others he did not regularly patrol on his own and was free and open in explaining to less experienced pilots the strategies he employed. A very enjoyable, readable and informative book. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ken anderson. Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 no parachutes either BEB.....the british officials at the time thought it would make the pilots less likely to bring home a damaged aircraft... ! . ken anderson ne..1.. WW1 dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 BEB Where is the detail of the book price. Where it can be obtained. Although the Authors are given, what about book title and publisher. I was wondering, perhaps we all should be providing the ISBN, in future. Although not quite related, I have found with the ISBN number ,some excellent value books are available from Abe and Amazon, as supposably or actually second hand prices. A mere fraction quite often of the recommended price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 The thread title and subtitle are the book's title. A search on Amazon will reveal all the other information - including the ISBN if you feel the need! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Availabale for £9.19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Excellent value! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Gibson Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Ordered a copy from Amazon yesterday...... Dale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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