From Spitfire to Focke Wulf : the diary and log book of pilot H. Leonard Thorne, 1940-45
Thorne, H. Leonard (Herbert Leonard), 1920-20082023
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In May 1940, 20-year-old Len Thorne joined the RAF, as did many young men during the Second World War. After two hectic tours of operational duty as a fighter pilot, including some desperately dangerous low-level flying at Dunkirk, he was posted to AFDU (Air Fighting Development Unit) and remained there as a test pilot for the rest of the war. Fortunately for us, Len kept a detailed diary, which, set alongside his log book, tells the unique story of a test pilot tasked with developing operational tactics and testing captured enemy aircraft.
Main title:
From Spitfire to Focke Wulf : the diary and log book of pilot H. Leonard Thorne, 1940-45 / H. Leonard Thorne ; edited by Gill Griffin, Barry Griffin.
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Edition:
New edition.
Imprint:
Cheltenham : The History Press, 2023.
Collation:
254 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Previous edition: published as A very unusual air war. 2013.
ISBN:
9781803993584 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
940.544941940.544 THOR
Language:
English
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BRN:
2379078
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