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100 1  Mellor, Gordon|4aut 
245 10 ETA|h[Elektronisk resurs] /|cGordon Mellor 
264  1 |bFighting High Publishing,|c2022 
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520    Gordon Mellor served as a navigator with RAF Bomber 
       Command during the Second World War, and ETA is the 
       firsthand account of a conflict that tests not only his 
       initiative and resilience, but also the ability to survive
       amidst the extreme dangers of a Nazi occupied 
       Europe.Despite persistent attempts to join the RAF 
       Volunteer Reserve in 1938, it is not until 1940 that 
       Gordon is called up, and having crossed the treacherous 
       waters of the North Atlantic to Canada Gordon describes 
       the rigours of his aircrew training. On his return to the 
       UK he is posted to RAF Lichfield, where disaster strikes 
       as his Wellington bomber comes down just short of the 
       runway, killing the rear gunner. Gordon’s 
       operational duties begin at RAF Elsham Wolds, Lincolnshire,
       and No. 103 Squadron, which includes taking part in the &
       lsquo;Thousand Bomber’ raids. On a raid to Aachen, 
       in October 1942, all seems to be fine until a German 
       nightfighter tails them and opens fire. With both wings 
       ablaze the order to bale out is given, and Gordon manages 
       to leave the stricken Halifax with only seconds to spare. 
       His descent is brief, landing unceremoniously in a tree. 
       What follows is an epic tale of intense risk and good 
       fortune. A decision to knock on a farmhouse door is 
       pivotal and Gordon soon finds himself part of the famous 
       Comète escape line, set up by the Resistance to 
       help Allied servicemen evade capture.  An amazing &
       lsquo;cloak and dagger’ journey follows with danger 
       ever present, and betrayal a constant threat.ETA is a 
       compelling story of bravery and strength of character, as 
       Gordon Mellor, with a subtle hint of humor, describes the 
       trials of bombing operations, the extraordinary 
       circumstances of being shot down, and his remarkable 
       evasion.  EPUB3: Reflowable [Elib] 
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655  4 E-böcker 
655  4 Historia 
655  4 Memoarer & Biografier 
655  4 Samhälle & politik 
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