Showing 58 items matching "world war 1939-1945 - biography"
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Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Ballantine Books, Goring, 1972
... World war 1939-1945 - Biography...World war 1939-1945 - Biography Hermann Goring Describes the life and times of Hermann goring Ill, p.159. ...Describes the life and times of Hermann goringIll, p.159.non-fictionDescribes the life and times of Hermann goringworld war 1939-1945 - biography, hermann goring -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Ballantine Books, De Gaulle, 1972
... World war 1939-1945 - Biography...World war 1939-1945 - Biography Charles De Gaulle Describes the life and times of Charles De Gaulle Ill, p.157. ...Describes the life and times of Charles De GaulleIll, p.157.non-fictionDescribes the life and times of Charles De Gaulleworld war 1939-1945 - biography, charles de gaulle -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Ballantine Books, Tito, 1972
... World war 1939-1945 - Biography...World war 1939-1945 - Biography Josip Broz Describes the life and times of Josip Broz Ill, p.159. ...Describes the life and times of Josip BrozIll, p.159.non-fictionDescribes the life and times of Josip Brozworld war 1939-1945 - biography, josip broz -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Pan Books, Himmler, 1973
... World War 1939-1945 - Biography...World War 1939-1945 - Biography Heinrich Himmler 1900-1945 The life and times of SS leader Heinrich Himmler Ill, p.159. ...The life and times of SS leader Heinrich HimmlerIll, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of SS leader Heinrich Himmlerworld war 1939-1945 - biography, heinrich himmler 1900-1945 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Pan Books, Hitler, 1970
... World War 1939-1945 - Biography...World War 1939-1945 - Biography Adolf Hitler - 1889-1945 The life and times of Third Reich leader Adolf Hitler Ill, maps, p.159. ...The life and times of Third Reich leader Adolf HitlerIll, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of Third Reich leader Adolf Hitlerworld war 1939-1945 - biography, adolf hitler - 1889-1945 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Pan Books, Patton, 1970
... World War 1939-1945 - Biography...World War 1939-1945 - Biography George Patton 1885-1945 The life and times of US General George S Patton Ill, maps, p.159. ...The life and times of US General George S PattonIll, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of US General George S Pattonworld war 1939-1945 - biography, george patton 1885-1945 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Pan Books, Mountbatten, 1973
... World War 1939-1945 - Biography...World War 1939-1945 - Biography Louis Mountbatten 1900-1979 The life and times of Admiral of the fleet Lord Louis Mountbatten Ill, maps, p.159. ...The life and times of Admiral of the fleet Lord Louis MountbattenIll, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of Admiral of the fleet Lord Louis Mountbattenworld war 1939-1945 - biography, louis mountbatten 1900-1979 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Pan Books, Stillwell, 1973
... World War 1939-1945 - Biography...World War 1939-1945 - Biography Joseph Stillwell 1883-1946 The life and times of United States General Joseph Stillwell Ill, maps, p.159. ...The life and times of United States General Joseph StillwellIll, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of United States General Joseph Stillwellworld war 1939-1945 - biography, joseph stillwell 1883-1946 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Pan Books, MacArthur, 1973
... World War 1939-1945 - Biography...World War 1939-1945 - Biography Douglas MacArthur 1880-1964 The life and times of United States General Douglas MacArthur Ill, maps, p.159. ...The life and times of United States General Douglas MacArthurIll, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of United States General Douglas MacArthurworld war 1939-1945 - biography, douglas macarthur 1880-1964 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Pan Books, Eisenhower, 1973
... World War 1939-1945 - Biography...World War 1939-1945 - Biography Dwight Eisenhower 1890-1969 The life and times of United States General Dwight D Eisenhower Ill, maps, p.159. ...The life and times of United States General Dwight D EisenhowerIll, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of United States General Dwight D Eisenhowerworld war 1939-1945 - biography, dwight eisenhower 1890-1969 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Pan Books, Churchill, 1973
... World War 1939-1945 - Biography...World War 1939-1945 - Biography Winston Churchill 1874-1965 The life and times of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill Ill, maps, p.159. ...The life and times of British Prime Minister Winston ChurchillIll, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of British Prime Minister Winston Churchillworld war 1939-1945 - biography, winston churchill 1874-1965 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Pan Books, Mussolini, 1973
... World War 1939-1945 - Biography...World War 1939-1945 - Biography Benito Mussolini 1883-1945 The life and times of Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini Ill, maps, p.159. ...The life and times of Italian fascist leader Benito MussoliniIll, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of Italian fascist leader Benito Mussoliniworld war 1939-1945 - biography, benito mussolini 1883-1945 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Pan Books, Slim, 1973
... World War 1939-1945 - Biography...World War 1939-1945 - Biography Viscount Sir William Slim 1891-1970 The life and times of British General Sir William Slim Ill, maps, p.159. ...The life and times of British General Sir William SlimIll, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of British General Sir William Slimworld war 1939-1945 - biography, viscount sir william slim 1891-1970 -
Kew Historical Society IncBook, Gavan L Burn, Carey Roll of Honour, 1939-1945, 2001
... ...world war 1939-1945 -- biography...Reference books have entered the collection through donation, presentation, collection and purchase. carey baptist grammar school -- students -- biography private schools -- victoria -- kew -- history world war 1939-1945 -- biography cemeteries australia - armed forces - biography 120 p. : ill. ...120 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 31 cm. non-fictioncarey baptist grammar school -- students -- biography, private schools -- victoria -- kew -- history, world war 1939-1945 -- biography, cemeteries, australia - armed forces - biography -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Neil McDonald et al, Valiant for truth: The life of Chester Wilmot, war correspondent, 2016
... world war 1939-1945 - journalists - biography...He covered all Australian participation in World War II as well as the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. world war 1939-1945 - journalists - biography wilmot chester 1911-1954 Valiant for the truth charts Wilmots exceptional life as he reported key events of the twentieth century. ...Valiant for the truth charts Wilmots exceptional life as he reported key events of the twentieth century.Notes, index, bibliography, maps, p.463.non-fictionValiant for the truth charts Wilmots exceptional life as he reported key events of the twentieth century.world war 1939-1945 - journalists - biography, wilmot chester 1911-1954 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Hamish Hamilton, Monty : the making of a general 1887-1942, 1981
... biography...World War 1939-1945 - Generals - Biography...field marshal montgomery - biography World War 1939-1945 - Generals - Biography This biography of Field Marshall Viscount Montgomery of El Alamein is based on Montgomery's secret diaries, letters, and vast collection of private papers. ...This biography of Field Marshall Viscount Montgomery of El Alamein is based on Montgomery's secret diaries, letters, and vast collection of private papers. Written by a historian who knew Montgomery intimately in his later years, this book presents the unknown Montgomery in behind-the-scenes accounts of him as soldier and leader, son, father, and husband.Index, ill, p.871.non-fictionThis biography of Field Marshall Viscount Montgomery of El Alamein is based on Montgomery's secret diaries, letters, and vast collection of private papers. Written by a historian who knew Montgomery intimately in his later years, this book presents the unknown Montgomery in behind-the-scenes accounts of him as soldier and leader, son, father, and husband. field marshal montgomery - biography, world war 1939-1945 - generals - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Collins, Rommel, 1950
... World War 1939-1945 - Germany - Biography...World War 1939-1945 - Germany - Biography Germany - 1939-1945 - History A biography of general Ewin Rommel Index, ill, p.288. ...A biography of general Ewin RommelIndex, ill, p.288.non-fictionA biography of general Ewin Rommelworld war 1939-1945 - germany - biography, germany - 1939-1945 - history -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeBook, William John Panckridge, Young faces, young lives: a memoir, 1991
... World War, 1939-1945 -- Malaya...Geelong (Vic.) -- Biography...William john Panckridge Ballarat College student teacher World War, 1939-1945 -- Malaya Geelong (Vic.) -- Biography Victoria -- Social life and customs -- 1901-1945. ...William John Panckridge was student teacher at Ballarat College 1949-1950; p.252-260 detail his time at the school. Small soft cover book; coloured cover; black and white illustrations; 260p.william john panckridge, ballarat college, student teacher, world war, 1939-1945 -- malaya, geelong (vic.) -- biography, victoria -- social life and customs -- 1901-1945. -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPainting, Lindsay Edward, The Malt House, 1942c
... Biography: 1919: 26 August Lindsay Maurice Edward was born in Melbourne. 1937: 4 – 9 May Exhibition - Heidelberg art exhibition (SLV collection) 1939: Art student at the National Gallery of Victoria 1940: 7-14 October Exhibition Heidelberg art exhibition. (SLV collection) 1941: November - Exhibition Heidelberg Art Exhibition 1942: Lindsay was an art student living at this 14 Park Cres. Fairfield. Occupation Art student. He most likely painted this painting around this time. c.1942 – 1944: Enlistment for military service in World War 2 in Casino, NSW. 1944: Rank of Sergeant. 1944: Exhibition Seddon Galleries (Melbourne) 1945...Biography: 1919: 26 August Lindsay Maurice Edward was born in Melbourne. 1937: 4 – 9 May Exhibition - Heidelberg art exhibition (SLV collection) 1939: Art student at the National Gallery of Victoria 1940: 7-14 October Exhibition Heidelberg art exhibition. (SLV collection) 1941: November - Exhibition Heidelberg Art Exhibition 1942: Lindsay was an art student living at this 14 Park Cres. Fairfield. Occupation Art student. He most likely painted this painting around this time. c.1942 – 1944: Enlistment for military service in World War 2 in Casino, NSW. 1944: Rank of Sergeant. 1944: Exhibition Seddon Galleries (Melbourne) 1945 ...Artist Lindsay Edward and wife Jan built a house designed by Alistair Knox at 151 Old Eltham Road, Lower Plenty. See article on home designed by Alistair Knox for Lindsay Edward, teacher, at 151 Old Eltham Road, Lower Plenty. The home was originally featured on the cover of the January 1953 issue of Home Beautiful magazine and was revisited in the March 1969 issue. See registration record No. 01649. Lindsay Edward Biography: 1919: 26 August Lindsay Maurice Edward was born in Melbourne. 1937: 4 – 9 May Exhibition - Heidelberg art exhibition (SLV collection) 1939: Art student at the National Gallery of Victoria 1940: 7-14 October Exhibition Heidelberg art exhibition. (SLV collection) 1941: November - Exhibition Heidelberg Art Exhibition 1942: Lindsay was an art student living at this 14 Park Cres. Fairfield. Occupation Art student. He most likely painted this painting around this time. c.1942 – 1944: Enlistment for military service in World War 2 in Casino, NSW. 1944: Rank of Sergeant. 1944: Exhibition Seddon Galleries (Melbourne) 1945: Exhibition Seddon Galleries 1946: Exhibition Exhibition of Past Students of the National Gallery of Victoria 1947: Submitted “Self- portrait in the Archibald Prize, Art Gallery of NSW 1948: Lived in London for a year and married a fellow artist ? Knox. 1949: Returned from London 1949: Electoral Roll Residence– 16 Mount Street, Ivanhoe 1950: October Exhibition Stanley Coe Galleries, 435 Bourke Street, Melbourne 1951: 19 Nov. - 9 Dec. Exhibition An exhibition of present day art of Victoria Victorian 1951 Commemoration Committee in conjunction with the Victorian Artists' Society, 1951: (SLV Collection) 1953: October Exhibition Melbourne Contemporary Artists Exhibiton 1954: Exhibition Melbourne Contemporary Artists Exhibition 1958: Victorian artist and educator Lindsay Edward won the £500 prize for the wall decoration of the Queensland Library - . Edward was born in 1919 and had studied at the National Gallery of Victoria. In 1958 he was head of the painting section of the Royal Melbourne Technical College (now RMIT) and had only recently begun experimenting with mosaic. The Centennial mosaic covers a wall 68 feet (20.72 metres) in length and 14 feet (4.26 metres) high. In a Melbourne Age article in July 1958 Edward described the mural as ‘not a literal subject’ rather as ‘a basic formation of organic forms indicating growth and development’. 1960: Exhibition Eltham Art Show (SLV collection) 1963: Exhibition October 28-November 17 - Argus Gallery, 290 Latrobe Street, Melbourne and at Hassall's Roadside Gallery, Eltham and at Gallery A and at Russell Davis Art Gallery. (SLV Collection) 1963, 1967, 1977 and 1980: Electoral Rolls – Residence Old Eltham Road, Lower Plenty. Occupation Teacher 1966: Exhibition Art Show -Austin Hospital Appeal (Heidelberg) (SLV collection) 1970s: Head of Art Department RMIT where he established a fine art collection. 1982: Exhibition Bolitho Gallery Canberra http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article116467780 1988: 28 July – Exhibition Recent Paintings Darwin Performing Arts Centre (SLV Collection) 1993: Exhibition Solander Gallery, Canberra 2007: January Died and is buried in Eltham Cemetery 2007: Obituary in Age Jun 2, 2007 - LINDSAY Edward's retirement as head of the fine art department at RMIT in August 1979 signalled the end of an important chapter in the art Sources: ART CONTEST. (1939, March 2). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 8. Retrieved October 16, 2016, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12103185 ART EXHIBITION AT HEIDELBERG (1941, November 25). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 6. Retrieved October 16, 2016, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8218682 ART EXHIBITIONS (1945, October 3). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 7. Retrieved October 16, 2016, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205639922 EX-GALLERY STUDENTS' SHOW (1946, October 15). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 3. Retrieved October 16, 2016, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22386440 https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/1947/ Art World Busy (1949, February 26). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 12. Retrieved October 16, 2016, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22706197 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22781141 ART NOTES (1953, October 13). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 2. Retrieved October 16, 2016, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206462733 Design, color in art show (1954, October 5). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 9. Retrieved October 16, 2016, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article23453359 https://artcollection.its.rmit.edu.au/?p=rmit-gallery-about Cinema (1993, October 7). The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), p. 7 (Good Times). Retrieved October 16, 2016, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article127509819 Queensland Centenary Artwork (includes image) http://queenswharf.org/places/former-queensland-state-library-wall-decoration-and-sculpture/ Eltham Cemetery http://www.elthamcemetery.com/index.php/search oil on paper board 31.5 x 37.5 cm signed "Edward" lower rightInscribed on back "The Malt House Lindsay Edward 15 Park Cres Fairfield"fairfield, malt house, lindsay edward, home beautiful, home beautiful magazine, alistair knox -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Allen & Unwin, Jack Davenport : beaufighter leader, 2009
... World War 1939-1945 - Personal narratives - Australia World War II - Air warfare Revealing biography of an Australian airforce hero of the Second World War who displayed great courage and integrity - both under fire and in civilian life. ...Revealing biography of an Australian airforce hero of the Second World War who displayed great courage and integrity - both under fire and in civilian life.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.306.non-fictionRevealing biography of an Australian airforce hero of the Second World War who displayed great courage and integrity - both under fire and in civilian life.world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, world war ii - air warfare -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Condʹe Nast, Lee Miller's war : photographer and correspondent with the Allies in Europe 1944-45, 1992
... War correspondents - United States - Biography...World war 1939 – 1945...War correspondents - United States - Biography World war 1939 – 1945 – Personal narratives – United States Lee Miller's work for Vogue from 1941-45 sets her apart as a photographer of extraordinary ability, and the quality of her work from the period has long been recognized as outstanding. ...Lee Miller's work for Vogue from 1941-45 sets her apart as a photographer of extraordinary ability, and the quality of her work from the period has long been recognized as outstanding. Its full range is shown here, accompanied by her brilliant despatches." "Miller's words manage to combine immediacy with acute observation, and deep personal involvement with professional detachment. Complementing her natural talent in writing are over one hundred and fifty remarkable photographs from the Lee Miller Archives. With their own quality of surrealist irony, which at times verges on the horrific and at others on the hilarious, they show war-ravaged cities, buildings and landscapes, but above all war-resilient people - soldiers, leaders, medics, evacuees, prisoners of war, the wounded, the villains and the heroesIndex, bib, ill, p.208.Lee Miller's work for Vogue from 1941-45 sets her apart as a photographer of extraordinary ability, and the quality of her work from the period has long been recognized as outstanding. Its full range is shown here, accompanied by her brilliant despatches." "Miller's words manage to combine immediacy with acute observation, and deep personal involvement with professional detachment. Complementing her natural talent in writing are over one hundred and fifty remarkable photographs from the Lee Miller Archives. With their own quality of surrealist irony, which at times verges on the horrific and at others on the hilarious, they show war-ravaged cities, buildings and landscapes, but above all war-resilient people - soldiers, leaders, medics, evacuees, prisoners of war, the wounded, the villains and the heroeswar correspondents - united states - biography, world war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – united states -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Oxford University Press, ANZAC memories: Living with the legend, ????
... World war 1939 – 1945 – Personal narratives – Australia...world war 1914-1918 - biography...World war 1939 – 1945 – Personal narratives – Australia world war 1914-1918 - biography What is taboo in any family or in any society is never fixed. ...What is taboo in any family or in any society is never fixed. And neither is that body of family information which everybody knows but no one talks about. Mental illness is one such subject, and it created a kind of fence around one central element of Thomson's work in the 1980s - his grandfather Hector's story. He has had the courage to take that fence down and use a range of sources to enter the no man's land of suffering and isolation which was a part of his grandfather's life, and perforce, that of his grandmother and the young child who became his father. When the first edition was in preparation, Alistair Thomson's father objected strenuously to any mention in the book of his father's (Alistair's grandfather's) mental illness; reluctantly Alistair agreed to leave out the subject. We can understand why the author's father, himself a soldier, felt so strongly. .Index, bib, ill, p.239.non-fictionWhat is taboo in any family or in any society is never fixed. And neither is that body of family information which everybody knows but no one talks about. Mental illness is one such subject, and it created a kind of fence around one central element of Thomson's work in the 1980s - his grandfather Hector's story. He has had the courage to take that fence down and use a range of sources to enter the no man's land of suffering and isolation which was a part of his grandfather's life, and perforce, that of his grandmother and the young child who became his father. When the first edition was in preparation, Alistair Thomson's father objected strenuously to any mention in the book of his father's (Alistair's grandfather's) mental illness; reluctantly Alistair agreed to leave out the subject. We can understand why the author's father, himself a soldier, felt so strongly. .world war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – australia, world war 1914-1918 - biography -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Hodder and Stoughton, German boy : a refugee's story, 2002
... World war 1939-1945 - Refugees...Wolfgang Samuel - Biography...World war 1939-1945 - Refugees Wolfgang Samuel - Biography In the Third Reich young Wolfgang Samuel and his family are content but alone. ...In the Third Reich young Wolfgang Samuel and his family are content but alone. The father, a Luftwaffe officer, is away fighting the Allies in the West. In 1945 as Berlin and nearby communities crumble, young Wolfgang, his mother Hedy, and his little sister Ingrid flee the advancing Russian army. They have no inkling of the chaos ahead. The boy and his mother must prevail over hunger and despair, or die." "In Strasburg, a small town north of Berlin where they find refuge, Wolfgang begins to comprehend the evils the Nazi regime has brought to Germany. As the Reich collapses, mother, son, and little sister flee again just ahead of the Russian charge.Ill, p.357.non-fictionIn the Third Reich young Wolfgang Samuel and his family are content but alone. The father, a Luftwaffe officer, is away fighting the Allies in the West. In 1945 as Berlin and nearby communities crumble, young Wolfgang, his mother Hedy, and his little sister Ingrid flee the advancing Russian army. They have no inkling of the chaos ahead. The boy and his mother must prevail over hunger and despair, or die." "In Strasburg, a small town north of Berlin where they find refuge, Wolfgang begins to comprehend the evils the Nazi regime has brought to Germany. As the Reich collapses, mother, son, and little sister flee again just ahead of the Russian charge.world war 1939-1945 - refugees, wolfgang samuel - biography -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, HarperCollins, Too young to be a hero, 2001
... World war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - Germany...Soldiers - Germany - Biography...World war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - Germany Soldiers - Germany - Biography The boyhood and war time experiences of a young German Ill, p.260. ...The boyhood and war time experiences of a young GermanIll, p.260.non-fictionThe boyhood and war time experiences of a young Germanworld war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - germany, soldiers - germany - biography -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Boxtree, Heroes of World War Two, 1995
... world war 1939-1945 - heroes - biographies soldiers - biographies A photographic essay of a selection of those who performed acts of heroism during World War Two Ill, p.144. ...A photographic essay of a selection of those who performed acts of heroism during World War TwoIll, p.144.non-fictionA photographic essay of a selection of those who performed acts of heroism during World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - heroes - biographies, soldiers - biographies -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Allen & Unwin, We band of brothers : a biography of Ralph Honner, soldier and statesman, 2000
... Australian Army - 39th Infantry Battalion World war 1939 – 1945 – Campaigns – New Guinea The biography of Ralph Honner, soldier and statesman Index, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.307. ...The biography of Ralph Honner, soldier and statesmanIndex, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.307.non-fictionThe biography of Ralph Honner, soldier and statesmanaustralian army - 39th infantry battalion, world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – new guinea -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Pagemasters, The hidden chapters : untold stories of Australians at war in the Pacific, 1995
... World war 1939-1945 - Aerial operations - Australia Royal Australian Air Force - Airmen - Biographies This unique collection of stories describes the tragedy and drama of incidents that occurred on Australia's doorstep - and in many cases on our shores. ...This unique collection of stories describes the tragedy and drama of incidents that occurred on Australia's doorstep - and in many cases on our shores.Ill, p.153.non-fictionThis unique collection of stories describes the tragedy and drama of incidents that occurred on Australia's doorstep - and in many cases on our shores.world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia, royal australian air force - airmen - biographies -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Readers Book Club, Cheshire V. C. : a story of war and peace, 1956
... World war 1939 – 1945 – Aerial operations - Britain...Leonard Chesire - Biography...World war 1939 – 1945 – Aerial operations - Britain Leonard Chesire - Biography A biography of Leonard Chesire VC, commander of Squadron 617, observer of the A bomb attack on Nagasaki and later advocate for peace. ...A biography of Leonard Chesire VC, commander of Squadron 617, observer of the A bomb attack on Nagasaki and later advocate for peace.Ill, p.254.non-fictionA biography of Leonard Chesire VC, commander of Squadron 617, observer of the A bomb attack on Nagasaki and later advocate for peace.world war 1939 – 1945 – aerial operations - britain, leonard chesire - biography -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian Military History Publications, RAAF flying boats at war : the way it was, 1999
... World war 1939 – 1945 – Aerial operations - Australia...Joe Leach - Biography...World war 1939 – 1945 – Aerial operations - Australia Joe Leach - Biography The biography of Joe Leach and his exploits in World War two Index, ill, p.190. ...The biography of Joe Leach and his exploits in World War twoIndex, ill, p.190.non-fictionThe biography of Joe Leach and his exploits in World War twoworld war 1939 – 1945 – aerial operations - australia, joe leach - biography -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Wordsworth, Flying colours : the epic story of Douglas Bader, 2001
... World war 1939 – 1945 – Aerial operations - Britain...Douglas Bader - Biography...World war 1939 – 1945 – Aerial operations - Britain Douglas Bader - Biography A biography authorised by Bader and based on his own private papers, flying logs and notes. ...A biography authorised by Bader and based on his own private papers, flying logs and notes. Written by a close friend, it tells the story of a man who lost both legs in an air crash in 1931 and went on to become a leading pilot in the Battle of Britain, a prisoner of war (who still tried to escape despite artificial legs), businessman, public speaker and worker for the disabled.Index, ill, map, p.303.non-fictionA biography authorised by Bader and based on his own private papers, flying logs and notes. Written by a close friend, it tells the story of a man who lost both legs in an air crash in 1931 and went on to become a leading pilot in the Battle of Britain, a prisoner of war (who still tried to escape despite artificial legs), businessman, public speaker and worker for the disabled. world war 1939 – 1945 – aerial operations - britain, douglas bader - biography
