Set against a backdrop of urgency and suspense, this narrative explores the pivotal moments that can change lives in just a heartbeat. The characters navigate intense emotional landscapes, grappling with decisions that have profound implications. Themes of love, loss, and redemption intertwine, revealing how fleeting moments can define one’s existence. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into a gripping journey that challenges perceptions of time and choice, ultimately highlighting the power of a single instant to alter destinies.
In September 1946, the London Gazette published a despatch from Air Chief
Marshal Sir Hugh C T Dowding that was titled simply: The Battle of Britain.
Written and submitted to the Air Ministry in 1941, this document became the
very framework for the accepted Battle of Britain narrative which has been
established across the following eighty years.
Large collection of rare photographs, many never previously published covering
aircraft salvage in the Battle of Britain and Blitz. Very little published on
this subject.
Luftwaffe Bombers in the Battle of Britain will contains some 140-150 images of German bomber aircraft during the summer of 1940. The images will cover the entirety of the battle and will depict losses across Britain during this period. Each picture will tell its own story, and will be fully captioned with historical detail.Each section will have a short introduction and the images will include those of shot down aircraft, including relatively intact machines, badly damaged/destroyed wreckages, photographs of pilots and other related illustrations. All images are from the author’s unique collection of wartime photographs of Luftwaffe losses, collected from a variety of sources across some thirty-five years of research.
Known to contemporaries the Lone Wolf, Flt Lt Stevens was the RAF's highest
scoring nightfighter pilot with fourteen victories. What makes his story
unique is that all this was achieved without the aid of radar or another crew
member. Instead Flt Lt Stevens used extraordinary skill, instinct and innate
marksmanship.
Luftwaffe Bombers in the Blitz will comprise of some 140-150 images of German bomber aircraft during the Blitz of 1940-1941. The images will cover the entirety of the Blitz and will also depict losses across Britain during this period. Each picture will tell its own story, and will be fully captioned with historical detail.Each section will have a short introduction and the images will include those of shot down aircraft, including relatively intact machines, badly damaged/destroyed wreckages, photographs of pilots and other related illustrations. All images are from the author’s unique collection of wartime photographs of Luftwaffe losses, collected from a variety of sources across some thirty-five years of research.
This work is a game-by-game account of the Philadelphia Athletics' pitiful 1916 season, in which they won just 36 of 154 games. It starts with a brief biography of the team's living symbol--A's manager and co-owner Connie Mack--and moves through the birth of the franchise and into its first era of glory in which the A's won world championships in 1910, 1911, and 1913. Following the A's stunning defeat in the 1914 World Series to the underdog Boston Braves, Mack dismantled his championship club and finished last in the American League for seven straight seasons. The 1916 campaign was the nadir. The team's few solid veterans had a supporting cast of underachievers, college boys, raw rookies, no-hopers, and sub-par pitching. The book chronicles the daily grind of a team that had no chance to begin with and quickly became the laughingstock of the AL. Many humorous anecdotes, needless to say! Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface The Last Hurrah: The 1913 Victory Banquet Connie Mack: The Architect of the A's (Part 1) Connie Mack: The Architect of the A's (Part 2) Connie Mack's First Dynasty: 1910 to 1914 Prelude to Disaster: Spring Training 1916 April: Despair and Hope May: Hope and the High-Water Mark June: Reality Tramples Optimism July: The Depths of Ineptitude August: The "Little Tonic Team of Baseball" Rises from Its Nadir August 26: The Masterpiece Among the Rubbish August 28 to Season's End: Playing Out the String Heroes and Pleasant Surprises, Villains, Disappointments and Busts The Aftermath and Beyond Whatever Happened To...? Were the 1916 A's Really the Worst MLB Team of the 20th Century? The 1916 Philadelphia Athletics Season Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
The narrative explores the dynamic life of Andy Saunders, highlighting his journey from mastering metalwork, painting, and airbrushing to becoming a renowned automotive designer. It captures the emotional ups and downs he experiences, showcasing his evolution as a craftsman and innovator in the automotive world, as well as the brilliance behind his unique creations and restorations.
Featuring around 140-150 images, this book presents a detailed visual account of German fighter aircraft during the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940. Each photograph, fully captioned with historical context, showcases the range of losses experienced, from intact aircraft to severely damaged wrecks. The author provides insightful introductions for each section, enhancing the narrative with images of pilots and related illustrations. This collection stems from over thirty-five years of dedicated research, offering a unique glimpse into Luftwaffe losses during this pivotal conflict.
