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War In A Stringbag (Cassell Military Paperbacks) [Paperback]

Charles Lamb (Author)

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Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Phoenix; Cassell Military Pbk. Ed edition (25 Jan 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 030435841X
ISBN-13: 978-0304358410
Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 12.7 x 19 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 102,384 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #24 in Books > History > World History > World War II 1939-1945 > Naval Warfare > Britain
- #55 in Books > Biography > War & Espionage > Air Force

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'An epic account of a legendary aircraft and the men who flew in it...his peronsal courage, determination and resilience shine through every page and stand as an inspiration for all who serve in today's FAA' (NAVY NEWS )

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Commander Charles Lamb fought an exceptional war flying the slow and obsolete Fairey Swordfish for the Fleet Air Arm. It was an antiquated machine, but it could outmanoeuvre almost any other aircraft, and in Charles Lamb's hands, the 'Stringbag' - as the torpedo bomber was affectionately known - was a deadly weapon. Charles Lamb fought in the thick of the action. This is his story, from the first day of war as a Lieutenant on board Courageous, to the accident aboard Implacable in action against the Japanese in June 1945 which ended his war. A rare account of determination, action and spirit by a man who was an inspiration to those around him.

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There was nothing unusual in the sight of one of His Majesty's ships lying at anchor in Plymouth Sound in the sunshine of an early September morning, even though she happened to be one of Britain's five big aircraft carriers. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars Stringbag strings you along to the end!, 6 Sep 2002

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This is simply one of the best autobiographical war books I have ever read. Charles Lamb manages to communicate the fear and thrills of flying in wartime like no other.

His descriptions of night time torpedo attacks against Italian shipping in the Med are worth the cost of the book on their own.

However any Francophiles will be suprised by Mr Lamb's description of his "internment" by the Vichy French which is as harrowing a read as any could wish for.

An excellent book and an ideal holiday reading.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best...., 20 Feb 2008

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Probably one of the best 2nd world war flying story there is. (Also "First Light" takes some beating).

If this story were fiction you would think it was too far fetched.

If you are a pilot yourself it is even more amazing to appreciate some of the navigational aspects of flying for hours over water, at night, without a GPS, and then finding your "floating" landing strip.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, gripping read., 14 May 2004

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An uplifting and inspiring account of extraordinary bravery and sacrifice. Quite one of the best WWII accounts that I've ever read. Highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply one of the best autobiographies you'll read
I've read many books of this genre just lately and can safely say this one is the best so far. You can't help but admire Charles Lamb and be impressed by his story that keeps you... Read more

Published 7 months ago by Andrew James

5.0 out of 5 stars Rule Britannia!
I simply loved this book, and was delighted to see others here feeling the same.

I actually met Charles Lamb when I was a young Royal Navy Officer at Britannia Royal... Read more

Published 7 months ago by Simon Doherty

4.0 out of 5 stars Good biography covering a little-known service that was hugely important in the war
The part played by the Fleet Air Arm in the second World War is little known, and this very accessible, clearly written autobiography by one of its pilots who served in some of... Read more

Published 18 months ago by D. R. Cantrell

5.0 out of 5 stars Sailors at war on land, at sea and in the air by a Courageous and Illustrious naval pilot
In the year of the centenary of British naval aviation (the Admiralty ordered the airship Mayfly on 7 May 1909), this wonderful book about the Fleet Air Arm at war seventy years... Read more

Published on 12 May 2009 by L. E. May

5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible story more like a Flashman book than biography
Charles Lamb had an extraordinary war, in the thick of it from the beginning, his ship HMS Courageous was the first ship to be sunk in the War. Read more

Published on 1 Feb 2002

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