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Flak
- Narrated by: Michael Veitch
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
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Flak
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Publisher's Summary
Michael Veitch's life-long obsession with the aircraft of the Second World War led him to conclude that every single person who flew, or flew in them has at least one extraordinary story to tell. With most of these veterans in their 80s, he knew that it was a matter of urgency to find them now, before their personal stories disappear forever.
So, over the course of a year, Veitch interviewed over 50 former aircrew across Australia, many of whom had never spoken about their experiences before, even to their families. The result is FLAK - a collection of vivid, unforgettable stories from RAAF veterans about their experiences of combat in World War II. It is also an account of the strange, sometimes obsessive journey of the author himself, as he explores a passion held since childhood.
From bomber pilots to fighter aces, from rear gunners to bomb aimers, from stories of death and fear to tales of humor and comradeship, Michael has helped unearth the extraordinary stories of ordinary men living and fighting in extraordinary times.
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Michael Veitch delivers an engaging and passionate performance of his nonfiction book FLAK. Since childhood, he had an obsession with Second World War aircraft. He believed that the men who flew these machines had incredible stories to share, but many of these narratives had not yet been recorded. Over a year, he set off to interview former bomber pilots, fighter aces, rear gunners, and bomb aimers living in Australia. These veterans were in their 80s, but their stories remained as vivid and unforgettable as the day they happened.
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- chris
- 19-01-2017
spectacular. a Job very well done.
I absolutely loved this book.
this book makes me very happy. its not that the stories them selves made me happy, but its the fact that the author Micheal Vietch put so much love and effort into recording these memories, and did such a great job.
these men deserve to be remembered.
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- Jason
- 21-09-2018
Great stories
Great stories, well read by the author. Action packed and captivating for anyone interested in WWII or aviation.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-06-2022
Truly riveting
I found myself hooked on every airman’s story to the point where I would not leave my car until the chapter was complete. Truly riveting and wonderfully read by Mr Veitch.
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- Bruce
- 22-12-2022
Terrific
Very well written & narrated. I was impressed by the courage of these men. What a generation they were. My father was in the raaf during ww2. I never knew his story, but I think I have some understanding now. Thank you
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-08-2018
Marvellous
Michael Veitch has done a great service in researching and writing this marvellous piece of intense personal military history. I belly laughed often and cried almost as much, as the stories from these humble old warhorses recounting their youth unfolded.
Thank you for everything gentlemen.
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- Pierre
- 01-08-2017
Very much enjoyed
I found this audible book very enjoyable. Each chapter being a separate entity meant I could come and go without losing the thread. Great stories of the common man thrust into conflict and challenge. The author read the book clearly and at a suitable pace. I look forward to more of his books.
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- Blair
- 28-09-2022
Fantastic
Thoroughly enjoyed it. Going to start the second book right away, cheers for recording the history
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