BEHIND THE GLORY. by Barris, Ted - 1992

Thomas Allen Publishers, 2005. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

UsedGood. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.

Thomas Allen Publishers, 2005-01-01. Hardcover. Used: Good.

Toronto: Thomas Allen Publishers, 2005. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. pp: 355. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. The story of the contribution made by Canada and Canadians to the Air War against the Axis during World War II. The creation of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan in Canada centralized the air forces of the major Commonwealth countries in Canada. The Program was spread throughout the country, and contributed more then 200,00 airmen in its lifetime. This is a near fine copy that has been inscribed and signed by the author on the half-title page.

Toronto: Thomas Allen, 1992 First edition in hardcover with dust jacket. 355 pp. Photographs, notes, sources, index. Fine/Fine.

Toronto: Thomas Allen, 1992. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. pp. 355, ""In this 60th anniversary edition is Ted Barris' telling of the unique story of Canada's largest World War II expenditure - $1.75 billion in a Commonwealth-wide training scheme, based in Canada that supplied the Allied air war with nearly a quarter of a million qualified airmen. Within its five-year life-span, the BCATP supplied…

Thomas Allen, 2005. xviii, 355 pp. Originally published in 1992. New preface for this edition. The story of wartime aviation instructors. 16 pages b&w photos.Inscribed by the author on the half title, "For those/who gave an airforce/its wings/T.B./Nov '05" "Blue cloth, front bottom corner lightly bumped. DJ has some light shelfwear, "Signed by author" sticker on front panel.. Signed by Author. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo.

Tight, clean, and unmarked-" Original blue cloth. Spine title in silver. Pictorial dust jacket, unclipped. Endpaper maps; illustrated with 16 pages of B/W plates from photographs. A clean, tight copy; bright dust jacket. fine Barris' comprehensive study of the Allied Air War, with a new, updated preface. The author considers the RCAF and its initial struggle to mold raw recruits and bush pilots into a cohesive force through the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. In this 60th anniversary edition is Ted Barris telling of the unique story of Canada s largest World War II expenditure $1.75 billion in a Commonwealth-wide training scheme, based in Canada that supplied the Allied air war with nearly a quarter of a million qualified airmen. Within its five-year life-span, the BCATP supplied a continuous flow of battle-ready pilots, navigators, wireless radio operators, air gunners, flight engineers, riggers, and fitters or more commonly known as ground crew, principally for the RCAF and RAF as well as… Read More

Thomas Allen Publishers, 2005. Hardcover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Owner embossed stamp on flypage otherwise tight and unmarked.Original blue cloth. Spine title in silver. Pictorial dust jacket, unclipped. Endpaper maps; illustrated with 16 pages of B/W plates from photographs. A clean, tight copy; bright dust jacket. fine Barris' comprehensive study of the Allied Air War, with a new, updated preface. The author considers the RCAF and its initial struggle to mold raw recruits and bush pilots into a cohesive force through the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.In this 60th anniversary edition is Ted Barris telling of the unique story of Canada s largest World War II expenditure $1.75 billion in a Commonwealth-wide training scheme, based in Canada that supplied the Allied air war with nearly a quarter of a million qualified airmen. Within its five-year life-span, the BCATP supplied a continuous flow of battle-ready pilots, navigators, wireless radio… Read More

Thomas Allen Publishers, 2005. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New/New. New, May Have Minor Shelf Wear To Dust Jacket. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. In This 60Th Anniversary Edition Is Ted Barris' Telling Of The Unique Story Of Canada'S Largest World War Ii Expenditure - $1.75 Billion In A Commonwealth-Wide Training Scheme, Based In Canada That Supplied The Allied Air War With Nearly A Quarter Of A Million Qualified Airmen. Within Its Five-Year Life-Span, The Bcatp Supplied A Continuous Flow Of Battle-Ready Pilots, Navigators, Wireless Radio Operators, Air Gunners, Flight Engineers, Riggers And Fitters Or More Commonly Known As Ground Crew, Principally For The Rcaf And Raf As Well As The Usaaf. While The Story Of So Many Men Graduating From The Most Impressive Air Training Scheme In History Is Compelling Enough, Ted Barris Offers The Untold Story Of The Instructors - The Men Behind The Glory - Who Taught Those Airmen The Vital Air Force Trades That Ensure Allied… Read More