Those In Peril
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A gripping work of wartime non-fiction, Those in Peril chronicles the harrowing true story of the men and women who served in Air Sea Rescue operations during World War II, detailing the desperate missions undertaken to save Allied aircrews downed in the treacherous waters of the Pacific and other theatres of war. Russell Braddon, himself a survivor of Japanese prisoner-of-war camps, brings an unflinching authenticity to the narrative, capturing both the physical dangers and the profound human courage demanded of those who risked their lives to pull others from the sea. Written with the same taut, visceral intensity that distinguished Braddon's celebrated memoir The Naked Island, the account presents a vivid portrait of sacrifice, split-second decision-making, and the relentless machinery of wartime rescue. The tone is urgent and deeply respectful, honoring the largely unsung heroes whose bravery ensured that downed airmen had a fighting chance of survival.
Author: Russell Braddon
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Hutchinson Library Services
Genre: Adventure fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of wartime non-fiction, Those in Peril chronicles the harrowing true story of the men and women who served in Air Sea Rescue operations during World War II, detailing the desperate missions undertaken to save Allied aircrews downed in the treacherous waters of the Pacific and other theatres of war. Russell Braddon, himself a survivor of Japanese prisoner-of-war camps, brings an unflinching authenticity to the narrative, capturing both the physical dangers and the profound human courage demanded of those who risked their lives to pull others from the sea. Written with the same taut, visceral intensity that distinguished Braddon's celebrated memoir The Naked Island, the account presents a vivid portrait of sacrifice, split-second decision-making, and the relentless machinery of wartime rescue. The tone is urgent and deeply respectful, honoring the largely unsung heroes whose bravery ensured that downed airmen had a fighting chance of survival.