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Catalina over Arctic Oceans - Wg Cdr F J French OBE DFC AFC AE

Non-fiction Discuss Catalina over Arctic Oceans - Wg Cdr F J French OBE DFC AFC AE in the WWII Books forums; My grandfather was a pilot during WW2 and sank a UBoat from his Catalina. He was awarded a DFC and ...

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    Catalina over Arctic Oceans - Wg Cdr F J French OBE DFC AFC AE

    My grandfather was a pilot during WW2 and sank a UBoat from his Catalina. He was awarded a DFC and an AFC. To my delight, my edited Grandfather's memoirs will be published in November 2012 by Pen & Sword.
    I am keen to tell the story of my brave grandfather, his crew (which included a Canadian) and the amazing Catalina. If you know of anyone who may be interested in the book, please let me know by PM or thru my website
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    Congrats on getting the book published.

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    That's pretty cool!

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    Send me a copy!

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    Just noticed this Tony. Congratulations - and must have a chat when I next see you, re the family name.

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    Congrats Tony!

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    Cheers guys.....the publisher has asked me to compile a list of people who would be interested in a copy at 20% off....they would send a leaflet to the addresses. So please PM me if interested. Cheers Tony

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    I'll deffo get a copy!
    Great stuff mate and well bl**dy deserved!

    Jan "Felicis Tredecim"
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    Cheers chaps

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    Keep us posted old boy!

    Jan "Felicis Tredecim"
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    "THE BLACK CATS FLIES TONIGHT"
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    Will do!

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    Hi Anthony
    This sounds really good can't wait to read can you let us no all details so we can order at our local library

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    My grandfather worked in the San Diego factory building the Catalinas. He at one time was in charge of the crew installing the deicer boots on the wings and tail surfaces. He's dead now, but he recalled the time when he was at work and the factory loudspeaker came on to announce to the workers that one of their birds had found the Bismark for the Royal Navy / Air Force. The workers all cheered as they were not expecting such an interesting announcement.

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    That's pretty cool!

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    4 months until the book comes out!

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    Great link to Cats Oreo!

    I have a facebook page now!

    https://www.facebook.com/CatalinaOverArcticOceans

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