IMMORTAL W1NGS by F. S. STUART PREFACE FOR years, we have read of and experienced murderous bombing raids. Mans conquest of the air has been employed for mans destruction. In this book, a leading Air Correspondent recounts incidents, mostly suppressed at the time for security reasons, showing how men have used wings to defeat the Angel of Death. East and West, North and South, Britishers, Americans and coloured men have worked and flown, with supreme courage and selfsacrifice, to save others. Stephens, who crossed and recrossed soaring mountain peaks, his heart badly diseased, his aircraft a crazy patch work. Bill Bradfords men, who flew at night for medical supplies into enemy territory, without landing lights. Harry Hayes, who had never piloted a machine before, and took up a broken 22ton bomber loaded with women and children. These are examples of these stories of deathless deeds performed by men whose names should never be forgotten. CONTENTS THE DAY OF THE FLYING GHOSTS BATAANS...

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