HEAVENLY DAYS: RECOLLECTIONS OF A CONTENTED AIRMAN. by Pelly-Fry, James, Group Captain, DSO, RAF - 1994

England: Crecy, 1994. 392 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H). B&w photographs. "When James Pelly-Fry joined the Royal Air Force in 1935 it was the culmination of his abiding passion, since boyhood, for 'aeroplanes'. Training as a pilot in Britain James then went to Egypt to join No. 216 Squadron where he was exposed to the mysteries of flying the Vickers 'Valentia' - a large, twin-engine, troop-carrying bi-plane! His career in the RAF although following a relatively normal progression for pre-war and WWII service was, however, liberally sprinkled with appointments and operations that gave him the opportunity to view the events of the European War from Command level as well as Operational." Two small shallow bumps at the top of the spine, very small bump at the bottom of the front hinge. Dust jacket has a minor wrinkle at the top of the spine, a very small bump at the bottom of the front hinge, very light rubbing on panels.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.