Pathfinder, 'Kriegie' and Gumboot Governor

Pathfinder, 'Kriegie' and Gumboot Governor
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 520
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ISBN-10 : 9781922387417
ISBN-13 : 192238741X
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Book Synopsis Pathfinder, 'Kriegie' and Gumboot Governor by : Sir James Rowland

Download or read book Pathfinder, 'Kriegie' and Gumboot Governor written by Sir James Rowland and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-10-07 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A descendant of early pioneers of New South Wales, James Rowland combined a thirst for adventure with a strong sense of duty. Aged just 22, he became a Lancaster pilot in the elite Pathfinder force, flying 34 missions over occupied Europe and being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. In January 1945, he was the only survivor of a collision with a Canadian aircraft over Germany. After narrowly escaping being shot as a spy, he spent the rest of the war as a POW. Returning to the RAAF in 1947, Rowland was a test pilot during the early years of the supersonic era, and played a leading role in the Mirage procurement. His leadership qualities and technical expertise saw him become head of RAAF engineering in 1972, and, in a controversial appointment, Chief of the Air Staff in 1975, the first and still the only engineer to head the RAAF. In 1981, Rowland was appointed Governor of New South Wales, a position he held with distinction for eight years. A brilliant pilot and aeronautical engineer, who combined a strong commitment to duty with a great sense of fun, Rowland has a well-earned place among the great leaders of the RAAF.


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