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Blending sound research with enlightening anecdotes, Jack Davenport, Beaufighter Leader charts Jack's development from his Depression-era childhood, to the green pilot who had difficulties locating the target on his early Bomber Command operations, through to the superb pilot who led successful strikes against German shipping and the cool and resourceful planner of Coastal Command operations in the latter months of the war.
Jack Davenport, Beaufighter Leader recounts the life of an Australian hero. Jack saved the lives of his crew from a near-fatal spin and rescued a pilot from a blazing aircraft; he flew close to well-armed enemy vessels to drop his torpedoes; and he led large formations in the narrow confines of the Norwegian fiords to successfully attack enemy shipping. But there is more to heroism than just courage and brave deeds; Jack's career also encompassed the heroism of conviction, duty, responsibility and dedication to service. Post-war, he was a successful Sydney businessman and fundraiser and his service to the community and industry was recognised by the AO and AC.
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Dedication: For John and Therese Alexander
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Includes forword by Group Captain Peter Ilbery OAM RFD MD (ix-x)and Author's word (xiii-xv)
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Moniker Didn't Reflect Hero's Exploits
2009
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— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 10 July 2009; (p. 8) -
A Pilot and a Hero with a Mission
2009
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— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 27 June 2009; (p. 14)
— Review of Jack Davenport : Beaufighter Leader 2009 single work biography
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A Pilot and a Hero with a Mission
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 27 June 2009; (p. 14)
— Review of Jack Davenport : Beaufighter Leader 2009 single work biography -
Moniker Didn't Reflect Hero's Exploits
2009
single work
column
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 10 July 2009; (p. 8)
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