Not The Red Baron
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
31.08.2023
Verlag
Chiselbury PublishingSeitenzahl
312
Maße (L/B/H)
21.6/14/1.8 cm
Gewicht
398 g
Auflage
2nd ed.
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-916556-03-4
First published in 2014 this is a new and expanded edition. On 20th July 1995, Robin Bowes, one the last great twentieth century barnstormers, died at the controls of his replica 'Red Baron' Fokker DR1 triplane just as he was about to commence an aerial dogfight display at Stourhead Gardens, Wiltshire. Well known and respected in aviation circles, his fatal accident made headline news across the UK and was witnessed by thousands of spectators attending the event, including the author. A working-class boy, Robin grew up in post-war London and Malta. When he moved with his family to Plymouth in the early 60s he worked as a car salesman but was soon making a name for himself racing stock cars and drumming in a local band. Self-financed he learned to fly at Roborough Airport and after gaining his licence bought his first plane. With sponsorship from TSW he became a display pilot and was soon earning his entire living from display flying. Although he specialised in flying biplanes, it was his discovery and rebuild of a replica scarlet Fokker triplane that made his name as the man who flew as the Red Baron. This biography also reveals some remarkable connections and coincidences that linked Bowes life with those of historic figures including: Jo Kennedy (JFK's elder brother), D. H. Lawrence, and Manfred von Richthofen among others. The story of the Robin Bowes is a story of love, friendship, dedication and personal courage, plus the unique histories of the aeroplanes he flew. Not the Red Baron will appeal to those who look skywards at the sound of an aeroplane's engine; those who are fascinated by history; and those who like a good love story. Not the Red Baron is not simply about aeroplanes; it's about the human condition - hope, aspiration, love and loss.
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