Edition: First Edition
Published By: Books of Africa
Publication Date: 1966
Chasing the wind is the autobiography of Major-General Kenneth Reid van der Spuy, a highly influential figure who was South Africa's very first qualified military pilot. This copy, published in 1966 by Books of Africa is a captivating memoir covering extraordinary experiences in military aviation fighting across multiple global fronts. This copy is complete with its unclipped dust jacket, which, despite a little wear and chipping to the spine and corners, is in very good condition. Underneath lie bright, pictorial, blue cloth boards, and while there is an inscription on the front free endpaper, the pages are very clean. Illustrated with several historic photographs and a frontispiece of the author. pp. 261. A scarce copy and part of a huge aviation collection acquired by St Marys Books.
Book Condition: Very Good
Author: Major-General Kenneth Reid van der Spuy
Ref: 123874
Price £65.00
