Frigate Bird

Frigate Bird

$70.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Melbourne warehouse.

NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: P.G. Taylor, Angus and Robertson

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition : Condition Remarks: Fine, Very small bookshop stamp on the front page, Dust Jacket: Poor in plastic sleeve, May have creases and tears, Shelf Wear, , Previous owner's name to front endpaper


A thrilling and inspiring account of the first flight across the Pacific Ocean from Australia to Chile, undertaken by the author and his crew in a Catalina flying boat named Frigate Bird in 1951. The book describes the challenges and dangers they faced, such as storms, engine failures, navigation errors, and hostile authorities, as well as the beauty and wonder of the journey. Additional Info: front endpaper plate tear, yellowing on front and back endpapers, light foxing on title page.
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Description
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: P.G. Taylor, Angus and Robertson

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition : Condition Remarks: Fine, Very small bookshop stamp on the front page, Dust Jacket: Poor in plastic sleeve, May have creases and tears, Shelf Wear, , Previous owner's name to front endpaper


A thrilling and inspiring account of the first flight across the Pacific Ocean from Australia to Chile, undertaken by the author and his crew in a Catalina flying boat named Frigate Bird in 1951. The book describes the challenges and dangers they faced, such as storms, engine failures, navigation errors, and hostile authorities, as well as the beauty and wonder of the journey. Additional Info: front endpaper plate tear, yellowing on front and back endpapers, light foxing on title page.