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THE RESCUE FLIGHT

by W.E. Johns

Illustrated by Alfred Sindall

Published by Oxford University Press; Geoffrey Cumberlege. 1950

Almost very good condition in a good dustwrapper. A Biggles Story. Green boards, gilt title to spine. 256 pages. 6 b/w illustrations.

Spine and corners slightly bumped and rubbed. Some fading to covers. Small split to front edge of spine. Foxing to contents. Small cracks to front joint. Flying Jacket wrapper is edge worn and torn with some loss at top and tail of spine and a little grubby to rear panel.

Stock no. 1324257

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Contents

  • A story of the 1914-18 war when Biggles was still a Captain in the Royal Flying Corps. Nigel Fortymore, a young pilot fresh from school, is shot down over enemy lines, but his brother, Peter, is convinced that he is still alive. Perter joins the Royal Flying Corps in a somewhat unorthodox manner and, assisted by a school friend, Rip, is instrumental in rescuing his brother from Germany.
  • As a result, a 'Rescue Flight' is organised to provide a regular means of escape for shot-down officers, and has many successful adventures before being finally disbanded.

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