Lie in the Dark and Listen: The Remarkable Exploits of a WWII Bomber Pilot and Great Escaper

Author:	Rees, Ken Arrandale, Karen
Binding:	Paperback
List Price:	$14.99
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ISBN:	9781904943419
Publisher:	Grub Street
Language:	English
Page Count:	224
Publication Date:	5/1/2006
Size:	9.00" l x 6.00" w x 0.75"
Series:	N/A

Category	Subject
Biography & Autobiography	Military
History & Geography	Military

Arguably the model for the Steve McQueen character in The Great Escape.

By age 21 Ken had already trained to be a pilot officer; flown 56 hair-raising bomber missions by night over Germany; taken part in the siege of Malta; got married; been shot down into a remote Norwegian lake; been captured and interrogated; sent to Stalag Luft III, survived the Great Escape and the forced March to Bremen. Truly a real-life adventure story, written with accuracy, pace and drama.

‘In an age obsessed with C-list television celebrities battling it out on phoney “reality” survival shows, Rees and his dwindling band of Great Escapers stand out as the real thing.’ – The Daily Telegraph

‘Written in frank, warm and readable style, this is a very engaging account of a remarkable life.’ - New History

‘A brave man’s memory. Hear the fear yet take succour from the courage.’ – North Wales Chronicle