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North Atlantic Crossroads: The Royal Air Force Ferry Command Gander Unit, 1940–1946

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The true story of Gander's RAF Ferry Command unit and the men and women who kept the flights moving. "A masterly piece of work which, no doubt, will find its place on the bookshelves of aviation enthusiasts." —Frank Tibbo, author of Charlie Baker George: The Story of Sabena OOCBG

Gander, Newfoundland, was a bustling hub of aviation during the Second World War as thousands of bombers passed through on their way to Britain. In
North Atlantic Crossroads, the challenges and hazards of transatlantic ferrying come alive. Tales of search and rescue, aircraft salvage, medevac missions, and VIP visits highlight the activities of the Ferry Command Gander unit, notably the work of its aircraft maintenance department, headed by the incomparable John Joseph “Joe” Gilmore.

Postwar, the burgeoning market for transatlantic commercial air travel gave new life to the Ferry Command sector of the field. The buildings once occupied by civilian and military personnel, and the hangars where they serviced the "Bombers for Britain," became the site of an air passenger terminal and hotel complex, setting Gander on its way to becoming the "Crossroads of the World."

Reviews

"This book is full of revealing anecdotes and is a very well researched and absorbing read."
Air-Britain Aviation World

"An impressively well researched and written narrative history."
—Guy Warner, Irish aviation historian/author


Review

"This book is much more than a history of Gander's Ferry Command. It is a comprehensive record lasting from the first survey to Newfoundland's retrieval of the airport from Canada. It is a masterly piece of work which, no doubt, will find its place on the bookshelves of aviation enthusiasts."

—Frank Tibbo, Gander aviation historian, author of Charlie Baker George, and member of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador



"Hillier brings to life the stories of those responsible for delivering planes from North American manufacturers to war-torn Europe....Hillier does a masterful job of shining a light on the people and the achievements of this long-overlooked organization."

—Gary Hebbard, aviation writer/researcher and author of I'd Rather Be Flying: Airborne Life and Times of Ted Pearcey


About the Author

Darrell Hillier is a former resident of Gander, Newfoundland, and has had a lifelong interest in Newfoundland and Labrador's aviation history. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Memorial University of Newfoundland. His aviation articles have appeared in the Newfoundland Quarterly, the Canadian Aviation Historical Society Journal, and the American Aviation Historical Society Journal.

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North Atlantic Crossroads: The Royal Air Force Ferry Command Gander Unit, 1940–1946

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Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of Qatar. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the Qatar will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in Qatar are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

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Description:

The true story of Gander's RAF Ferry Command unit and the men and women who kept the flights moving. "A masterly piece of work which, no doubt, will find its place on the bookshelves of aviation enthusiasts." —Frank Tibbo, author of Charlie Baker George: The Story of Sabena OOCBG

Gander, Newfoundland, was a bustling hub of aviation during the Second World War as thousands of bombers passed through on their way to Britain. In
North Atlantic Crossroads, the challenges and hazards of transatlantic ferrying come alive. Tales of search and rescue, aircraft salvage, medevac missions, and VIP visits highlight the activities of the Ferry Command Gander unit, notably the work of its aircraft maintenance department, headed by the incomparable John Joseph “Joe” Gilmore.

Postwar, the burgeoning market for transatlantic commercial air travel gave new life to the Ferry Command sector of the field. The buildings once occupied by civilian and military personnel, and the hangars where they serviced the "Bombers for Britain," became the site of an air passenger terminal and hotel complex, setting Gander on its way to becoming the "Crossroads of the World."

Reviews

"This book is full of revealing anecdotes and is a very well researched and absorbing read."
Air-Britain Aviation World

"An impressively well researched and written narrative history."
—Guy Warner, Irish aviation historian/author


Review

"This book is much more than a history of Gander's Ferry Command. It is a comprehensive record lasting from the first survey to Newfoundland's retrieval of the airport from Canada. It is a masterly piece of work which, no doubt, will find its place on the bookshelves of aviation enthusiasts."

—Frank Tibbo, Gander aviation historian, author of Charlie Baker George, and member of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador



"Hillier brings to life the stories of those responsible for delivering planes from North American manufacturers to war-torn Europe....Hillier does a masterful job of shining a light on the people and the achievements of this long-overlooked organization."

—Gary Hebbard, aviation writer/researcher and author of I'd Rather Be Flying: Airborne Life and Times of Ted Pearcey


About the Author

Darrell Hillier is a former resident of Gander, Newfoundland, and has had a lifelong interest in Newfoundland and Labrador's aviation history. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Memorial University of Newfoundland. His aviation articles have appeared in the Newfoundland Quarterly, the Canadian Aviation Historical Society Journal, and the American Aviation Historical Society Journal.

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