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Tale Of A Guinea Pig WW2 Fighter Pilot 1991 British Military History Book Page

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Tale Of A Guinea Pig - The Exploits Of A World War II Fighter Pilot
By Geoffrey Page
Published by Wingham Press: Canterbury 1991

" Tale of a Guinea Pig - The Exploits of a World War II Fighter Pilot by Geoffrey Page is a gripping first-hand memoir of an RAF fighter pilot's dramatic experiences during the Second World War. Page recounts his early flying days and his time as a Hurricane pilot in the Battle of Britain, where he was shot down and terribly burned in combat. His vivid description of the crash, the pain of his injuries, and the beginning of his long road to recovery make the book both harrowing and deeply personal. The title refers to his role as one of the first patients in pioneering plastic surgeon Archibald McIndoe's "Guinea Pig Club," where badly burned airmen underwent experimental reconstructive surgery.

Despite enduring more than a dozen major operations, Page's determination to return to flying never wavered. The second part of the book follows his remarkable comeback to operational status, his continued combat missions, and his eventual tally as a skilled and courageous fighter pilot. Beyond being a war memoir, Page's story is one of resilience, grit, and triumph over devastating injury, offering readers a rare look into the courage and spirit of the young men who fought in the skies over Europe."

Light scuffing to dustjacket. Small, neat inscription as shown. Pages clean and bright. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 24cm x 16cm x 1.5cm - 221 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Dust Jacket", "Illustrated"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Military & War
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light scuffing to dustjacket. Small, neat inscription as shown. Pages clean and bright. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Geoffrey Page
Publisher: Wingham Press: Canterbury
Year Printed: 1991
Sub-subject: British Military History