{"product_id":"spitfire-strikes-a-new-zealand-fighter-pilots-story-by-johnnie-houlton-1985","title":"SPITFIRE STRIKES: A New Zealand Fighter Pilot's Story by Johnnie Houlton 1985","description":"\u003cp\u003eSPITFIRE STRIKES: A New Zealand Fighter Pilot's Story\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eby Johnnie Houlton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 0719541786\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: small hardcover with dust jacket\u003cbr\u003e\nPublished: John Murray, 1985, 1st edition\u003cbr\u003e\nSize (mm): 145 w x 220 h x 25 d\u003cbr\u003e\nPages: 257\u003cbr\u003e\nSKU: A5\/2107\/0365\/K509\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003e\nJohnnie Houlton had arrived in Britain from New Zealand under the Empire Training Scheme in early 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the next two years he was almost continually in action at Kenley, Tangmere, Biggin Hill, Hornchurch, Selsey \u0026amp; in Normandy or seeking action, mainly with 485 (NZ) Spitfire Squadron. He volunteered for service in Malta in August 1942, spending five months their during the siege. On his return to the UK re rejoined 485 Squadron which was carrying out regular sweeps over Northern France. By the time of the Normandy landings he was flying the Spitfire Mark IX and he and his section were the first since the invasion began to shoot down enemy aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with monochrome images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nImmaculate with only light wear on dust jacket, otherwise near new. Images depict all need to know detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003e\nScarce locally\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55450542604580,"sku":null,"price":59.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/126143.jpg?v=1785186868","url":"https:\/\/unicornbooks.co.nz\/products\/spitfire-strikes-a-new-zealand-fighter-pilots-story-by-johnnie-houlton-1985","provider":"Unicorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}