Boldness Be My Friend

Boldness Be My Friend by Richard Pape M.M. Published by Companion Book Club, London, England, 1954. Republication. Hardbound, No DJ. Size 12mo (up to 7-1/2'' tall). Condition: Good. Edge wear to boards, spot stain on front cover, article about Richard Pape MM is taped on blank frontispiece, orig owner's name stamped on title page, overall content excellent. 288 Pgs. Foreword by Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Lord Tedder, G.C.B. Introduction by Sir Archibald McIndoe, C.B.E. The experience of Richard Pape during World War II, a wartime sergeant and warrant officer navigator, captured, made three thwarted escapes from German prisoner -of-war camps before making it home by feigning serious illness. According to the article taped in front of the book, this is a ''rattling good tale.'' Illustrated with black & white photos, document reproductions and maps. Description text copyright 2017 BooksForComfort. Item ID 31905.