{"product_id":"angel-in-a-spitfire-robert-forbes-9781069301000","title":"Angel in a Spitfire: Canada's Exceptional and Nearly Forgotten Fighter Leader","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the largely unknown story of RCAF Wing Commander Lloyd Vernun Chadburn, Distinguished Service Order \u0026amp; Bar, Distinguished Flying Cross, Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur, Croix de Guerre avec Palme\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was one of Canada's most decorated fighter pilots of the Second World War, leading Spitfire wings into action through 1943 and 1944. He was amongst the most beloved leaders of the RCAF and even the American aircrews of the US bombers he escorted held him in high esteem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey nicknamed him \"The Angel,\" as they believed his escort would guarantee a safe return home. Indeed, in more than 100 bomber escort missions over occupied Europe, Chadburn and his Spitfire pilots never lost a single bomber to enemy fighters - a truly remarkable record.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the time of his untimely death over the Normandy invasion beaches, \"Chad\" (as he was known in the RCAF) had amassed enough aerial victories to be considered an ace. But personal recognition was last on his mind. His exceptional leadership ensured that his pilots also achieved high scores but, more importantly, returned from their missions unscathed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis legacy is not just in his own feats but in the lives he saved and the trust he built with his fellow airmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story also highlights the generally unknown exploits of the Canadian Spitfire pilots whose missions helped to ensure the success of the Normandy invasion and the victory in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Forbes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1069301000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781069301000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tellwell Talent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.59d","brand":"Robert Forbes","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852819640575,"sku":"9781069301000","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/angel-in-a-spitfire-robert-forbes-9781069301000","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}