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Kiwis* at war 1939-40 and earlier. Part two, Air force & civil aviation. Air Force & civil aviation - Auckland : Abacus Productions Ltd, 2018 - 117 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 30 cm

* and selected others. Edited by Martin B. Watson. "Young New Zealanders write from the cauldron of World War Two ... as it happens - or very soon thereafter"--Cover.

Introduction -- Narratives: Early days -- before and after the declaration of war -- First solo flight -- Wings over the Pacific -- The development of fighter Aircraft -- The birth of RNZAF Ohakea -- A pilot's training -- "Cobber Kain" and the campaign in France, Germany shows her hand -- The Battle of Britain, Empire warriors show their resolve -- The bombers -- Britain strikes back -- "Grid" Caldwell -- he can still take it!! -- Making the mosquito -- A famous Churchillian compliment -- Snippets, brief items of interest -- Index of personnel.

ISBN: 9780473427849 0473427842

Subjects--Topical Terms:
World War, 1939-1945--New Zealand.--Personal narratives.
World War, 1939-1945--New Zealand.
Airmen--History--New Zealand--20th century.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
New Zealand.

Dewey Class. No.: 940.5481