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The narrative chronicles Wilf Burnett's remarkable 31-year career in the Royal Air Force, beginning with his enlistment in 1937 after a rural upbringing in Canada. It highlights his experiences during World War II, including three operational tours and his role in pioneering long-range flights with BOAC. Notably, he led the first V-bomber squadron into action during the Suez Crisis and later held senior positions in India and Aden, showcasing his extensive contributions to military aviation and exploration.
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The Best of Lives, David Burnett
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- Released
- 2010
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- (Hardcover with dust jacket)
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- Title
- The Best of Lives
- Subtitle
- Air Commodore Wilf Burnett
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Burnett
- Publisher
- AuthorHouse
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 236
- ISBN13
- 9781452064802
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The narrative chronicles Wilf Burnett's remarkable 31-year career in the Royal Air Force, beginning with his enlistment in 1937 after a rural upbringing in Canada. It highlights his experiences during World War II, including three operational tours and his role in pioneering long-range flights with BOAC. Notably, he led the first V-bomber squadron into action during the Suez Crisis and later held senior positions in India and Aden, showcasing his extensive contributions to military aviation and exploration.