TY - BOOK AU - Watson, M. B. TI - Kiwis* at war 1939-40 and earlier SN - 9780473427849 U1 - 940.5481 23 PY - 2018/// CY - Auckland : PB - Abacus Productions Ltd, KW - World War, 1939-1945 KW - Personal narratives KW - New Zealand KW - World War, 1939-1945 KW - Airmen KW - History KW - 20th century KW - fast N1 - * 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 ER -