Bomber Commander: a Biography of Wing Commander Donald Teale Saville Dso Dfc by Fr Chappell

Bomber Commander: a Biography of Wing Commander Donald Teale Saville Dso Dfc by Fr Chappell

Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
Summary

Don Saville led by example and was renowned as an exceptionally skilled, daring and confident aviator. In 1936, at the age of 36, he volunteered for the RAF whilst on holiday in England and in July 1943 he made the supreme sacrifice by holding his burning aircraft steady while four of his crew escaped.

The feel-good place to buy books
  • Free US shipping over $15
  • Buying preloved emits 41% less CO2 than new
  • Millions of affordable books
  • Give your books a new home - sell them back to us!

Bomber Commander: a Biography of Wing Commander Donald Teale Saville Dso Dfc by Fr Chappell

Wing Commander Donald Teale Saville DSO, DFC joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1927. From 1932 until 1939 he flew and tested private aircraft, was a flying instructor and then a Captain-pilot with Australian National Airways. In 1936, at the age of 36 years, he volunteered for the RAF whilst on holiday in England. He was known affectionately as 'The Mad Aussie' and was reputed to have flown 10,000 flying hours. At the time of his loss, he was on his third tour of operations.
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9781844150922
ISBN 10 1844150925
Title Bomber Commander: a Biography of Wing Commander Donald Teale Saville Dso Dfc
Author Fr Chappell
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Year published 2004-01-20
Number of pages 194
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.