Pathfinders by Cecil Lewis
Based on its author's extensive flying experience, this new edition of a 1944 classic includes an introduction from IWM which puts the novel in historical context and shines a light on this vital and sometimes contested aspect of Britain's Second World War. Over the course of one night in 1942, the crew members of Wellington bomber 'P for Pathfinder' each reflect on the paths of their own lives, as they embark on a fateful mission deep into the heart of Nazi Germany. Cecil Lewis' novel examines the life of every man in turn, rendering a moving account of each as not merely a nameless crew member, but as an individual with a life lived, 'a life precious to some, or one... these men with dreams and hopes and plans of things to come'.
"Moving, interesting and of great literary value" -- Louis de Bernières
Cecil Lewis (1898–1997) was a British fighter ace in World War I and a flying instructor for the RAF during World War II. He was a prolific writer and his novel Sagittarius Rising became a classic of World War I literature, considered by many as the definitive account of aerial combat. He retained a passion for flying all his life and was the last surviving British fighter ace of WWI.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781912423378 |
| ISBN 10 | 1912423375 |
| Title | Pathfinders |
| Author | Cecil Lewis |
| Series | Imperial War Museum Wartime Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Imperial War Museum |
| Year published | 2021-05-20 |
| Number of pages | 264 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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