{"product_id":"2026770000119-secondhand-edge-of-centre-the-eventful-life-of-group-captain-gerald-packer","title":"Edge Of Centre: The Eventful Life Of Group Captain Gerald Packer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis authoritative military biography chronicles the remarkable life of Group Captain Gerald Packer, a distinguished figure in Australian aviation and defence history whose career placed him at the heart of some of the twentieth century's most pivotal events. Written with meticulous research, the narrative traces Packer's journey from his early years through his service in the Royal Australian Air Force, illustrating how one man's dedication and leadership shaped the institutions around him. The tone is measured and scholarly, befitting a subject whose contributions spanned peacetime administration and wartime command, and Coulthard-Clark presents the full arc of Packer's career with both precision and genuine admiration. Rich in historical detail, the work situates its subject within the broader context of Australian military and political life, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of aviation history and those drawn to the stories of the men who built the RAAF into a modern fighting force.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839422116059,"sku":"2026770000119-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/8ea2b4ed-9d89-4c13-8ccc-82cf90f11cf0.png?v=1780561711","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000119-secondhand-edge-of-centre-the-eventful-life-of-group-captain-gerald-packer","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}