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Barney Greatrex : From Bomber Command to the French Resistance - the stirring story of an Australian hero - Michael Veitch

Barney Greatrex

From Bomber Command to the French Resistance - the stirring story of an Australian hero

By: Michael Veitch

eBook | 26 September 2017

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The incredible untold World War II story of Australian hero BARNEY GREATREX - from Bomber Command to French Resistance fighter.

A school and university cadet in Sydney, Barney Greatrex signed up for RAF Bomber Command in 1941, eager to get straight into the very centre of the Allied counterattack. Bombing Germany night after night, Barney's 61 Squadron faced continual enemy fighter attacks and anti-aircraft fire - death or capture by the Nazis loomed large. Very few survived more than 20 missions, and it was on his 20th mission, in 1944, that Barney's luck finally ran out: he was shot down over occupied France.

But his war was far from over. Rescued by the French Resistance, Barney seized the opportunity to carry on fighting and joined the Maquis in the liberation of France from the occupying German forces, who rarely took prisoners.

Later, Barney was awarded the French Legion of Honour, but for seventy years he said almost nothing of his incredible war service - surviving two of the most dangerous battlefronts. Aged 97, Barney Greatrex revealed his truly great Australian war story to acclaimed bestselling author Michael Veitch.

'fascinating . . . Veitch brings the story vividly to life' Sydney Morning Herald Pick of the Week

'Veitch has done a wonderful job . . . a fast-paced and thrilling tale' Daily Telegraph

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Veitch takes his story, and skilfully weaves a suspenseful and touching account that would appeal to a wider audience than just war history readers
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