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Author : John Shipman
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Aviation
Release Date : 2008-07-15
One Of The Few written by John Shipman and has been published by Pen and Sword Aviation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-07-15 with History categories.
This book is based on the copious notes that Ted ‘Shippy’ Shipman wrote in the 1970s and brings a firsthand insight into the life of an RAF Spitfire pilot during the early war years and then his remaining wartime and postwar service until 1959.
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Author : Johnny Kent
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2016-08-04
One Of The Few written by Johnny Kent and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-04 with History categories.
Johnny Kent grew up in Winnipeg and was bitten by the flying bug at an early age. He grabbed experience and flying hours wherever and whenever he could and was constantly on the lookout for a career in aviation. His chance came when he was offered a short service commission with the RAF in the 1930s. He shot down ten enemy aircraft during the Battle of Britain and became the leader of one of the most successful fighter squadrons of the conflict - the famous Polish No. 303 Squadron. It is a story of triumphant achievement in combat and of a man whose air force career certainly picked him out as ' One of the Few'.
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Author : Miguel Dela Torre JR
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2015-06-10
One Of The Few written by Miguel Dela Torre JR and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-10 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
One of the Few details the life of Miguel De La Torre JR, who was born during The Great Depression. His story chronicles riveting tales of tragedy, suspense, humor, and heroism. Told in a series of short stories and anecdotes, Miguels life shares the common theme of the Mexican immigrant, who like many, loves this country and was honored to have served in the United States Marines Corp. Born in Brownsville Texas, Miguel adventures are personal accounts that were never before shared with his family or friends until now with hopes it will leave a legacy of a man who remained Semper Fi.
One Of The Few The Proud The Marines
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Author : Thomas Hitchcock
language : en
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Release Date : 2010
One Of The Few The Proud The Marines written by Thomas Hitchcock and has been published by Dorrance Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Hitchcock, Thomas categories.
A Salute To One Of The Few
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Author : Simon St John Beer
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2009-02-19
A Salute To One Of The Few written by Simon St John Beer and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-19 with History categories.
In a quiet churchyard in Amersham is the grave of an airman who lost his life fighting in the skies over southern England in October 1940. The author happened to come across this grave in 1998 and after some initial enquiries discovered that nobody in the town was aware that 'One of the Few' Battle of Britain pilots lay at rest in their parish. He determined to discover more about the short life of this hero and undertook several years of research to piece together this biography. Peter joined the RAF in November 1937 on a four-year short service commission at the age of twenty. In July 1938 he was posted to No. 87 Squadron being equipped with the then new Hawker Hurricane fighter. After war had been declared the Squadron was posted to Boos in France in support of the British Expeditionary Force, becoming operational on 10 September 1939. In March 1940 he was transferred to 501 Squadron in Tangmere and then again in April to 74 Squadron as an operational pilot at Hornchurch, equipped with Spitfires. It was from here that he fought his part in the Battle of Britain. For those who may have forgotten 'The Few', this stirring and yet sad story tells of the all-too-short life of one of the 544 young men who gave everything to defend Great Britain from Nazi aggression.
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Author : Johnny Kent
language : en
Publisher: History Press
Release Date : 2016-08-04
One Of The Few written by Johnny Kent and has been published by History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-04 with Britain, Battle of, Great Britain, 1940 categories.
Group Captain Johnny Kent joined the RAF in the 1930s and went on to become a flight commander of one of the most successful fighter squadrons of the Second World War. In this role, he helped the famous 303 Polish Squadron play a decisive part in the Battle of Britain, and this earned him the highest Polish military award, the Virtuti Militari, as well as the affectionate nickname 'Kentowski'. Group Captain Kent's fascinating memoirs tell the story of his life in the RAF, from his struggles as a boy on the Canadian Prairies to get into the air, detailing his experiences as a test pilot in Farnborough and his constant efforts to excel at what he did. In this new edition, alongside the classic tale of derring-do, Kent's daughter provides supplementary material that places his extraordinary story into the broader context of his life as a son, husband and father. Poignant questions are raised about what it meant to be 'One of the Few' - for both the men themselves and those to whom they were closest.
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Author : Johnny Kent
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2016-08-04
One Of The Few written by Johnny Kent and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
New and updated edition: the original autobiography is enhanced by the addition of family photos and extracts from unpublished letters and writings by the author, and a moving and informative new introduction and epilogue by Alexandra Kent, Johnny Kent’s daughter, who presents the father she knew, not only a distinguished and brave war hero but a man who suffered with the scars of war. ‘I turned into the attack ... The German formation split up and a general mêlée ensued, grey shapes with black crosses on them flashed past only feet away, next the brown and green of a Hurricane flashed across the sights ... so confused was the fight that one had little or no chance to see if one’s fire had taken effect before having to take wild evasive action to avoid either the enemy’s fire or a collision.’ Group Captain Johnny Kent joined the RAF in the 1930s and went on to become a flight commander of one of the most successful fighter squadrons of the Second World War. In this role, he helped the famous 303 Polish Squadron play a decisive part in the Battle of Britain, and this earned him the highest Polish military award, the Virtuti Militari, as well as the affectionate nickname ‘Kentowski’. Group Captain Kent’s fascinating memoirs, originally published in 1971, tell the story of his life in the RAF, from his struggles as a boy on the Canadian Prairies to get into the air, detailing his experiences as a test pilot in Farnborough and his constant efforts to excel at what he did. In this new edition, alongside the classic tale of derring-do, Kent’s daughter provides supplementary material that places his extraordinary story into the broader context of his life as a son, husband and father. Poignant questions are raised about what it meant to be ‘One of the Few’ – for both the men themselves and those to whom they were closest.
The First The Few The Only
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Author : Deepa Purushothaman
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2022-03-01
The First The Few The Only written by Deepa Purushothaman and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-01 with Business & Economics categories.
A deeply personal call to action for women of color to find power from within and to join together in community, advocating for a new corporate environment where we all belong—and are accepted—on our own terms. Women of color comprise one of the fastest-growing segments in the corporate workforce, yet often we are underrepresented—among the first, few, or only ones in a department or company. For too long, corporate structures, social zeitgeist, and cultural conditioning have left us feeling exhausted and downtrodden, believing that in order to “fit in” and be successful, we must hide or change who we are. As a former senior partner at a large global services firm, Deepa Purushothaman experienced these feelings of isolation and burnout. She met with hundreds of other women of color across industries and cultural backgrounds, eager to hear about their unique and shared experiences. In doing so, she has come to understand our collective setbacks—and the path forward in achieving our goals. Business must evolve—and women of color have the potential to lead that transformation. We must begin by pushing back against toxic messaging—including the things we tell ourselves—while embracing the valuable cultural viewpoints and experiences that give us unique perspectives at work. By fully realizing our own strengths, we can build collective power and use it to confront microaggressions, outdated norms, and workplace misconceptions; create cultures where belonging is never conditional; and rework corporations to be genuinely inclusive to all. The First, the Few, the Only is a road map for us to make a profound impact within and outside our organizations while ensuring that our words are heard, our lived experiences are respected, and our contributions are finally valued.
A Few Words From Lady Mildred S Housekeeper
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1874
A Few Words From Lady Mildred S Housekeeper written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1874 with categories.
For The Many Or The Few
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Author : John G. Matsusaka
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2008-09-15
For The Many Or The Few written by John G. Matsusaka and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-15 with Political Science categories.
Direct democracy is alive and well in the United States. Citizens are increasingly using initiatives and referendums to take the law into their own hands, overriding their elected officials to set tax, expenditure, and social policies. John G. Matsusaka's For the Many or the Few provides the first even-handed and historically based treatment of the subject. Drawing upon a century of evidence, Matsusaka argues against the popular belief that initiative measures are influenced by wealthy special interest groups that neglect the majority view. Examining demographic, political, and opinion data, he demonstrates how the initiative process brings about systematic changes in tax and expenditure policies of state and local governments that are generally supported by the citizens. He concludes that, by and large, direct democracy in the form of the initiative process works for the benefit of the many rather than the few. An unprecedented, comprehensive look at the historical, empirical, and theoretical components of how initiatives function within our representative democracy to increase political competition while avoiding the tyranny of the majority, For the Many or the Few is a most timely and definitive work.