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44 DAYS: 75 Squadron and the Fight for Australia
by Veitch, Michael, 1962-
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- Paperback
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- ISBN 10
- 0733638813
- ISBN 13
- 9780733638817
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Hachette Australia, 2017. Softcover. FINE! (unused). AUSTRALIAN MILITARY World War II'Brilliantly researched and sympathetically told, 44 DAYS is more than just a fitting tribute to brave but overlooked heroes. It's also a top read.' DAILY TELEGRAPHThe epic World War II story of the heroes of Australia's 75 Squadron - and the 44 days when these brave and barely trained pilots fought alone against the Japanese.In March and April 1942, RAAF 75 Squadron bravely defended Port Moresby for 44 days when Australia truly stood alone against the Japanese. This group of raw young recruits scrambled ceaselessly in their Kittyhawk fighters to an extraordinary and heroic battle, the story of which has been left largely untold.The recruits had almost nothing going for them against the Japanese war machine, except for one extraordinary leader named John Jackson, a balding, tubby Queenslander - at 35 possibly the oldest fighter pilot in the world - who said little, led from the front, and who had absolutely no sense of physical fear.Time and time again this brave group were hurled into battle, against all odds and logic, and succeeded in mauling a far superior enemy - whilst also fighting against the air force hierarchy. After relentless attack, the squadron was almost wiped out by the time relief came, having succeeded in their mission - but also paying a terrible price.Michael Veitch, actor, presenter and critically acclaimed author, brings to life the incredible exploits and tragic sacrifices of this courageous squadron of Australian heroes. 330 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, 1 map, portraits ; 20 cm Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-322) and index. #010624 Australia. Royal Australian Air Force. Squadron, 75 -- Biography Australia. Royal Australian Air Force. Squadron, 75 -- History World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Papua New Guinea World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, Australian World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, Japanese Australian Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Softcover FINE! (unused)
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- Bookseller
- Elizabeth's Bookshops
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- 44 DAYS: 75 Squadron and the Fight for Australia
- Author
- Veitch, Michael, 1962-
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- FINE! (unused)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0733638813
- ISBN 13
- 9780733638817
- Publisher
- Hachette Australia
- Date Published
- 2017
- Pages
- 330
- Keywords
- AUSTRALIAN MILITARY HISTORY (incl ANZAC)
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About Elizabeth's Bookshops
Elizabeth's Bookshops Australia. Bookdealers since 1973.
Elizabeth's Bookshops are one of Australia's largest second-hand bookshop operations, with 4 shops on both sides of the Australian continent.
For nearly 50 years, Elizabeth's have been major dealers in second-hand and out-of-print books.
Established in 1973, Elizabeth's Bookshops are now in Perth CBD, two shops in Fremantle (WA) and King Street, Newtown (NSW).
All orders are dispatched within 1 business day from our Fremantle Warehouse.
All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle Western Australia. (7 days a week) 08 9433 3236
Click & Collect (no postage cost!) is available at all branches.
Elizabeth's Bookshops are one of Australia's largest second-hand bookshop operations, with 4 shops on both sides of the Australian continent.
For nearly 50 years, Elizabeth's have been major dealers in second-hand and out-of-print books.
Established in 1973, Elizabeth's Bookshops are now in Perth CBD, two shops in Fremantle (WA) and King Street, Newtown (NSW).
All orders are dispatched within 1 business day from our Fremantle Warehouse.
All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle Western Australia. (7 days a week) 08 9433 3236
Click & Collect (no postage cost!) is available at all branches.
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