Norman Franks: 30 books
Gallantry in Action
Airmen Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Two Bars 1918-1955
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2019
When the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service merged on 1 April 1918, to form the Royal Air Force, the new command needed to have its own gallantry medals to distinguish itself from the Army and the Royal Navy. Thus the new Distinguished Flying Cross came into being. Not that this new...
by Sheddan, Squadron Leader C J, Franks
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2011
Jimmy Sheddan was one of the many New Zealanders who joined the RNZAF, then left his native land to come to England to fight the enemies of Great Britain and her Empire during World War Two. Through his recollections we can share some of the trials and wartime tribulations they faced. Yet we can read...