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Loading... Lie in the Dark and Listen: The Remarkable Exploits of a WWII Bomber Pilot and Great Escaper (edition 2006)by Ken Rees, Karen Arrandale
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Arguably the model for the Steve McQueen character in The Great Escape. By age 21 Ken had already trained to be a pilot officer; flown 56 hair-raising bomber missions by night over Germany; taken part in the siege of Malta; got married; been shot down into a remote Norwegian lake; been captured and interrogated; sent to Stalag Luft III, survived the Great Escape and the forced March to Bremen. Truly a real-life adventure story, written with accuracy, pace and drama.'In an age obsessed with C-list television celebrities battling it out on phoney "reality" survival shows, Rees and his dwindling band of Great Escapers stand out as the real thing.' - The Daily Telegraph'Written in frank, warm and readable style, this is a very engaging account of a remarkable life.' - New History 'A brave man's memory. Hear the fear yet take succour from the courage.' - North Wales Chronicle No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)940.54History and Geography Europe Europe 1918- Military History Of World War IILC ClassificationRatingAverage: No ratings.Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |