INSPIRING! THE BIG SNOW: SOME EXPERIENCES OF A FRENCH FIGHTER PILOT IN THE R.A.F By PIERRE CLOSTERMANN

This auction is for a most inspiring book of the air battles of WW2

Full of loads of Air Combat action in this book - Clostermann made no secret of his fear or the toll the experience took on his nerves but he persevered

Clostermann is the picture of the Warrior: Aggressive, Intelligent, Courageous & Humble. The story of his exploits as a Free French fighter pilot is a lesson to future generations of just who were the people who fought & won the Air War during the 2nd World War - This is a classic for all times

Hardcover – 1952 – 256 pages – Black & White Illustrations

Contents –

Foreword by Marshal of the RAF Sir John Slessor

Preface

Part 1: Pilot with the ‘Alsace’ Squadron

Operational Training Unit in Wales ‘Alsace’ Squadron My First Big Snow over France First Successes Commandant Mouchotte Fails to Return Radar at Dawn

Part II: Attached to the RAF

City of Glasgow Squadron Munsterland Business Ball-Bearings & Flying Fortresses Discovery of the V-I Ranger over France Escorts Departure for the Orkneys Tussle in the Stratophere Eventful Landings Dive-Bombing Normandy Landing We Shoot-up Saint-Andre’ First Night in France Unnecessary Disaster Fight in the Fog A Success & the End

Part III: Commands in the RAF

Typhoon A New Phase of the War in the Air Luftwaffe’s Last Effort A Disappointing Return Volkel Tempest v. Focke-Wulf A Tragic Landing Tempests v. Messerschmitts Rat Catching Train-busting Walter Nowotny The Rhine Clouds, Snow & Focke-Wulfs Flames in the Dusk Into the Inferno of Flak Last Test Door Closes

In great vintage condition. Writing in front cover. Tanning. Wear consistent with age & use

This book is emotional, fast-paced, & belongs in the collection of anyone with an interest in flying or aerial warfare.

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