Description
Discover the riveting memoir, 'Young Man - You'll Never Die': A World War II Fighter Pilot in North Africa, Burma & Malaya, written by Merton Naydler. This captivating account takes you back to the 1940s, as Naydler reflects on his extraordinary journey as a young pilot serving with the RAF. At just nineteen, he joined the Royal Air Force and dedicated six intense years to defending his country. Fly alongside him as he navigates the challenges of piloting iconic aircraft like Spitfires and Hurricanes across breathtaking but perilous theaters of war in North Africa, the treacherous jungles of Burma, and the tropical landscapes of Malaya.
Naydler’s vivid prose transforms his terrifying experiences into a mesmerizing narrative, allowing readers to grasp the harsh realities faced by fighter pilots. Experience life in a canvas tent amid sand, flies, and the constant threat of enemy fire, as well as the humid dread of combat over the dense jungles of Burma against the feared Japanese Zeroes. This memoir not only highlights the physical battles fought in the air but also delves into the psychological resilience required to conquer challenges in what he describes as 'Death Valley'.
As a brand new paperback with 224 pages published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, this book is an essential addition to the library of history enthusiasts and aviation aficionados alike. Immerse yourself in the incredible story of a sergeant pilot who learned his craft in the heat of battle and emerged a commissioned officer. Don't miss your chance to relive the history of World War II through the eyes of a true hero.
**Delivery Information**: All orders are processed swiftly to ensure you receive your copy promptly. Experience the thrill of Merton Naydler's extraordinary tale today!
Young Man - You'll Never Die': A World War II Fighter Pilot in North Africa, Burma & Malaya
By Naydler, Merton
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 224
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Merton Naydler joined the RAF at the age of nineteen and served for the next six years until May 1946. He flew Spitfires and Hurricanes during a tour of duty that took him to North Africa, Burma and Malaya. This well written and extremely entertaining memoir portrays wartime life in the desert environment where sand and flies and life under canvas made living and flying a daunting experience. When the author was posted to Burma he was filled with 'a deep and genuine dread'. After a long uncomfortable trip he joined 11 Squadron and was now faced with Japanese Zeroes in combat over dense tropical jungle rather than Bf 109s over a barren desert terrain. 'Daytime flying was hot as hell, the humidity intense' - the author's description of his new posting that goes on to describe life in 'Death Valley', named because of the likeliness of falling victim to tropical disease rather than enemy aircraft. This is the story of a sergeant pilot who learned his trade the hard way, in action over Africa and then honed his combat skills in the skies over Japanese-held tropical forests where he was eventually commissioned. AUTHOR: Born in Salford in 1920, the author spent a year at Manchester University before joining the RAF. He met his wife on the troopship taking him home and after demobilisation became a solicitor with a private practice in London. In 1962 he participated in an expedition to the Arctic in a
Naydler’s vivid prose transforms his terrifying experiences into a mesmerizing narrative, allowing readers to grasp the harsh realities faced by fighter pilots. Experience life in a canvas tent amid sand, flies, and the constant threat of enemy fire, as well as the humid dread of combat over the dense jungles of Burma against the feared Japanese Zeroes. This memoir not only highlights the physical battles fought in the air but also delves into the psychological resilience required to conquer challenges in what he describes as 'Death Valley'.
As a brand new paperback with 224 pages published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, this book is an essential addition to the library of history enthusiasts and aviation aficionados alike. Immerse yourself in the incredible story of a sergeant pilot who learned his craft in the heat of battle and emerged a commissioned officer. Don't miss your chance to relive the history of World War II through the eyes of a true hero.
**Delivery Information**: All orders are processed swiftly to ensure you receive your copy promptly. Experience the thrill of Merton Naydler's extraordinary tale today!
Young Man - You'll Never Die': A World War II Fighter Pilot in North Africa, Burma & Malaya
By Naydler, Merton
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 224
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Merton Naydler joined the RAF at the age of nineteen and served for the next six years until May 1946. He flew Spitfires and Hurricanes during a tour of duty that took him to North Africa, Burma and Malaya. This well written and extremely entertaining memoir portrays wartime life in the desert environment where sand and flies and life under canvas made living and flying a daunting experience. When the author was posted to Burma he was filled with 'a deep and genuine dread'. After a long uncomfortable trip he joined 11 Squadron and was now faced with Japanese Zeroes in combat over dense tropical jungle rather than Bf 109s over a barren desert terrain. 'Daytime flying was hot as hell, the humidity intense' - the author's description of his new posting that goes on to describe life in 'Death Valley', named because of the likeliness of falling victim to tropical disease rather than enemy aircraft. This is the story of a sergeant pilot who learned his trade the hard way, in action over Africa and then honed his combat skills in the skies over Japanese-held tropical forests where he was eventually commissioned. AUTHOR: Born in Salford in 1920, the author spent a year at Manchester University before joining the RAF. He met his wife on the troopship taking him home and after demobilisation became a solicitor with a private practice in London. In 1962 he participated in an expedition to the Arctic in a