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Arnhem on the Horizon: The Story of WWII Glider Pilot Sgt Johnny Wetherall (The Airborne Memoirs Book 1) by [David Pasley]

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In September 1944, around 1,300 men piloted military gliders from England to the Netherlands as part of Operation Market Garden. Among them was Sgt Johnny Wetherall, a 19 year old Glider Pilot from Oxford. During the battle which ensued Johnny was wounded and captured, taking him on a journey across war torn Europe.

This true story follows his time training as a Glider Pilot, fighting in the Battle of Arnhem, lingering in prisoner of war camps and his eventual, unconventional journey home to England. It has been pieced together using letters and accounts from Johnny and fellow pilots from his Squadron, and is combined with an overview of wider events of the time to tell the real story of what these men went through.

Review from The Eagle (Journal of the Glider Pilot Regimental Association):

"This is the first in a series of Arnhem linked books from the Author and he is off to a good start. If you are looking for a short personal story that helps you to navigate through the events of September 1944 then this is a great example. I enjoyed the intimate feel of the narrative and it has just the right balance of maps and photographs to help place the reader on the ground amid the chaos of the battle. Yes, thumbs up for a really enjoyable vignette of a Glider Pilot at Arnhem"

Arnhem on the Horizon is the first in the Airborne Memoirs Series. Discover more about this and our other titles on the Baverstock and Pasley website.

Book II in the Airborne Memoirs Series - "I Just Wanted to Fly" is out now on paperback and coming soon on Kindle

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26 Dec. 2014
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00RI72QE6
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Baverstock and Pasley (26 Dec. 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3256 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 137 pages

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The story of ww11 glider pilot Sgt Johnny wetherall

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 February 2017

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I well documented account of the men who not only trained hard to fly glider pilots but was responsible for carrying men and machines to arnhem and elsewhere in the Normandy landings he sounds like a true modest brit and even after being badly wounded and captured he was able to survive the war I salute you and all men who fought in the war and all wars their stories and accounts must never be forgotten Johnny and every soldier who fought gave us the freedom we have today me I personally thank them all his story was amazing

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David Sullivan

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 April 2015

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Very short but interesting account of a vital role,that all the planning in the world,can't stop what will actually happen on the day night,after orders are given. Very brave men.

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Roy Bradburn

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 July 2015

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The story of one of a group of very special men, who deserve the gratitude of two nations. A very sincere story of a man who braved one of the worst British military defeats.

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chris mulligan

Excellent read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 February 2015

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An enthralling story that tells of courage, humour and true grit. A read that could not be put down. Highly recommended.

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Bernard Parry

Arnhem

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 June 2019

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Throughly enjoyable read of those brave men and all that they experienced, really amazing true stories of what war was like in WWII.

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Doc

A very good read to be read in conjunction with A Street ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 May 2016

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A very good read to be read in conjunction with A Street in Arnhem and It Never Snows in September.

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Lorraine

Excellent Account ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2017

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Excellent account of Johnny Wetherall's war experiences. I had the privilege to know Johnny well. We miss him!

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alex

it's a great read and anyone with a slight interest of history ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 May 2015

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Just finished this book after having it on the shelf for the last 4 months. I can only say I wish I had read it sooner, it's a great read and anyone with a slight interest of history will enjoy it.

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