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We kept Britain flying : diary of an RAF mechanic in World War II /

"Corporal Leonard Guttridge was among the many unsung heroes of the Battle of Britain-the Royal Air Force mechanics and armorers who patched bullet holes, repaired engines, refueled empty tanks and replenished ammunition, enabling outnumbered pilots to return to the skies. His journal, written...

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Main Author:	Guttridge, Leonard F., 1918-2009 (Author)
Other Authors:	Olsen, Vivien J. (Editor), Herman, Jan K. (Editor)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2023]
Subjects:	Guttridge, Leonard F., > 1918-2009 > Diaries. Great Britain. > Royal Air Force > Non-commissioned officers > Biography. Great Britain. > Royal Air Force > Military life. Great Britain. > Royal Air Force World War, 1939-1945 > Aerial operations, British. Aviation mechanics (Persons) > Great Britain > Biography. World War, 1939-1945 > Great Britain. World War, 1939-1945 > Africa, North. World War, 1939-1945 > Personal narratives, British. Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 > Opérations aériennes britanniques. Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 > Grande-Bretagne. Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 > Afrique du Nord. Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 > Récits personnels britanniques. Armed Forces > Military life Armed Forces > Non-commissioned officers Aviation mechanics (Persons) Military operations, Aerial > British Great Britain North Africa 1939-1945 Biographies Diaries Personal narratives > British

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