Michael G. Burns: Cobber Kain, Invercargill in Invercargill, Southland for sale

Previous owner's rubber stamp, and small circular sticker, on front endpaper"Glen Historic Collection".; xi, [1], 188 pages + 16 plates leaves (maps and illustrations). Page dimensions: 227 x 152mm."The story of a New Zealand flying hero". Military history, biography, World War Two."Eddie Kain was called"the terror of Goering's air force". Fighting in 73 Squadron, he brought down numerous enemy aircraft and survived being shot down twice by Werner Moelders, the top scoring German pilot at the time. He was awarded the DFC for his gallantry in attacking seven enemy bombers and chasing them into German territory. Feted in Paris and London, he was the subject of media myths. His exploits, his New Zealand background, youthful charm and engagement to a young actress all fuelled the public's interest. His untimely death at the age of 22, when crashing after doing a last"beat-up"before going on leave, only enhanced his legendary reputation. This book looks at Kain's flying career and the extraordinary man behind the myths [. . .]"; 8vo
Author
Michael G. Burns
Title
Cobber Kain
Publisher name
Random Century (1992), Auckland
Shipping time
2 - 5 days
Publication year
1992
Edition
First edition
Binding type
Soft cover
Listing condition
Used
Item condition
Very good
Vendor name
Renaissance Books
Vendor rating
Key words
New Zealand Literature
Topic
Technology, Aeronautics&astronautics
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