FINAL FLIGHTS: DRAMATIC WARTIME INCIDENTS REVEALED BY AVIATION ARCHAEOLOGY.

N.P.: Patrick Stephens, 1989. 256 pp, large 8vo (9 5/8" H). Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs. "Within living memory men have flown and fought - and sometimes died - in the skies above Britain. They came from many nations - Britain, America, the British Commonwealth, occupied Europe - and their foes from Germany and its allies, equally determined and courageous. Sometimes when aircraft crashed or were shot down the remains would be quickly buried and forgotten in the turmoil of war. Decades later these wrecks can reveal their secrets to the expert investigator of wartime events, tactics and aerial battles and their excavation can serve as a tribute to the bravery and airmanship of the crews who flew them. Ian McLachlan's personal investigation of over 100 known crash sites has resulted in an outstanding collection of true stories behind some of the most fascinating wrecks. "Final Flights' makes gripping reading for young or old, enthusiast or non-expert alike." Cigarette odour, very light browning to edges o textblock. Dust jacket minor edge wrinkling, light browning on spine and at top edge.. Second Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.