Description: RAF Top GunThe Story of Battle of Britain Ace and World Air Speed Record Holder Air Cdre E.M. ‘Teddy’ Donaldson CB, CBE, DSO, AFC*, LoM (USA)by Nick Thomas Imprint: Pen and Sword Aviation 272 Pages, 6 x 9 in, 60 b/w photos Hardcover9781844156856September 2008 Edward ‘Teddy’ Mortlock Donaldson was one of three aviator brothers to win the D.S.O. during World War II. He joined his brother in the R.A.F. and was granted a sort-service commission. He quickly became both a stunt pilot and a crack-shot, winning the R.A.F.’s Gunnery Trophy One and leading the R.A.F.’s aerobatic display team. When war was declared Donaldson was commanding No 151(F) Squadron flying Hurricanes and in their first engagement destroyed six enemy aircraft, shooting down many more in the following months. For his leadership of the squadron during the battle and his personal tally of eleven, plus ten probable destruction's he was awarded the D.S.O. He then spent three years as a gunnery instructor in the USA where he taught American Gun Instructors and helped set up new gunnery schools. On his return to England he converted onto jet aircraft and commanded a Meteor squadron. This lead to him being selected to command the Air Speed Flight, established in 1946 to break the world record. ‘Teddy’ eventually snatched the title, setting a new speed record and breaking the 1000 km/h barrier. He retired as an Air Commodore and became the Air Correspondent for the Daily Telegraph. He died in 1992.
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Book Title: RAF Top Gun
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books The Limited
Item Length: 9in
Original Language: English
Publication Year: 2008
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Illustrator: Yes
Author: Nick Thomas
Features: Illustrated
Genre: Aviation, Biographies & True Stories, History, Military, War & Combat
Topic: Aircraft, Air Force, Airplanes, British Wars, Combat, Flying, Foreign Militaries, Military History, True Military Stories, Military / World War II, General, Military / Aviation, Europe / Great Britain / General, Military, Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Width: 6in
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
