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Falling Through Space (Wings of War)

Falling Through Space (Wings of War)

Falling Through Space (Wings of War)
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Falling Through Space (Wings of War)

by Hillary, Richard

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ISBN 10
0809496089
ISBN 13
9780809496082
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About This Item

Time Life Books, 1991. Facsimile reprint. A crisp and unmarked copy. 269pp. All page edges silvered. Ribbon marker bound in. Time-Life information sheet and unused bookplate laid in.. Hardcover. Fine/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - 8" - 9" Tall.

Synopsis

The Last Enemy, published in America as Falling Through Space, is an autobiographical book by Spitfire pilot Richard Hillary. Richard Hillary was born in Sydney, Australia, on 20 April 1919 but was educated at Shrewsbury School in England and Trinity College, Oxford. He joined the Royal Air Force at the start of World War II. It covers his training and his experiences in the RAF, the Battle of Britain and his ordeal after suffering severe burns to his face and hands after a crash.

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Bookseller
Turn-The-Page Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
051241
Title
Falling Through Space (Wings of War)
Author
Hillary, Richard
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
No Dust Jacket
ISBN 10
0809496089
ISBN 13
9780809496082
Publisher
Time Life Books
Place of Publication
Alexandria, Va, U.s.a.
Date Published
1991
Size
8vo - 8" - 9" Tall
Keywords
RAF Royal Air Force Britain Wwii
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Military;

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Reprint
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Edges
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