High Flight: A Story of World War II

1st ed. 32p. Color illustrattions. Story of John Gillespie Magee Jr. who gave up his college career to join the Royal Canadian Air Force in World War II. Magee wrote the now famous poem "High Flight". SIGNED by both author & illustrator. In mylar. Fine/Fine Copy

From Publisher:

Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot John Magee was only nineteen years old when he wrote the poem "High Flight" in 1941. Born in Shanghai and educated at Rugby School in England, Magee showed early promise as a poet. Impatient to take part in the war raging in Europe, Magee gave up a place at Yale University to enlist in the RCAF. Not long after writing "High Flight," John Magee was killed in an air accident in Britain.

Since its publication in a church bulletin, "High Flight" has become the anthem for all who love to fly. Linda Granfield tells the story of Magee and the terrible air battles of the Second World War in a book lovingly illustrated by Michael Martchenko. A fitting tribute to the 75th anniversary of the RCAF, and a heartfelt reminder of the beauty of the skies for all members of the USAF.

Product Info

ISBN: 088776469X

ISBN-13: 9780887764691

Publisher: Tundra Books, 1999

Year: 1999

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Signed

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Country: United States