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Gordon Mellor ETA (Hardback)
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- Publication Name
- ETA
- Title
- ETA
- Subtitle
- A Bomber Command Navigator Shot Down and on the Run
- ISBN-10
- 0993415253
- EAN
- 9780993415258
- ISBN
- 9780993415258
- Genre
- History
- Release Date
- 31/08/2016
- Release Year
- 2016
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- GB
- Item Length
- 156mm
- Publication Year
- 2016
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Book Title
- Eta: a Bomber Command Navigator Shot Down and on the Run
- Item Height
- 234mm
- Publisher
- Fighting HIGH LTD
- Topic
- Memorials, Government, History
- Item Width
- 156mm
- Number of Pages
- 208 Pages
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Gordon Mellor served as a navigator with RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War, and ETA is the first-hand account of a conflict that tests not only his initiative and resilience, but also the ability to survive amidst the extreme dangers of a Nazi occupied Europe. Despite persistent attempts to join the RAF Volunteer Reserve in 1938, it is not until 1940 that Gordon is called up, and having crossed the treacherous waters of the North Atlantic to Canada Gordon describes the rigours of his aircrew training. On his return to the UK he is posted to RAF Lichfield, where disaster strikes as his Wellington bomber comes down just short of the runway, killing the rear gunner. Gordon's operational duties begin at RAF Elsham Wolds, Lincolnshire, and No. 103 Squadron, which includes taking part in the 'Thousand Bomber' raids. On a raid to Aachen, in October 1942, all seems to be fine until a German nightfighter tails them and opens fire. With both wings ablaze the order to bale out is given, and Gordon manages to leave the stricken Halifax with only seconds to spare. His descent is brief, landing unceremoniously in a tree. What follows is an epic tale of intense risk and good fortune. A decision to knock on a farmhouse door is pivotal and Gordon soon finds himself part of the famous Comete escape line, set up by the Resistance to help Allied servicemen evade capture. An amazing 'cloak and dagger' journey follows with danger ever present, and betrayal a constant threat. 'ETA' is a compelling story of bravery and strength of character, as Bomber Command navigator Gordon Mellor, with a subtle hint of humour, describes the trials of Second World War bombing operations, the extraordinary circumstances of being shot down, and his remarkable evasion. SELLING POINTS: . An extraordinary first-hand evasion story from the Second World War . A collection of 30 previously unpublished photographs . Author 97-year-old Gordon Mellor is one of the last surviving Bomber Command veterans 30 photos
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Publisher
Fighting HIGH LTD
ISBN-13
9780993415258
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223273083
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Book Title
Eta: a Bomber Command Navigator Shot Down and on the Run
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Memorials, Government, History
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
208 Pages
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Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
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United Kingdom
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