Pan Africa : Across the Sahara in 1941 with Pan Am [Import] [Hardcover]

Tom Culbert (Author), Andy Dawson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1999

Enjoy the journey and adventure of the Pan American Airways Africa Ltd. Project in 1941-1942.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 186 pages
• Publisher: Paladwr Press, McLean; 2nd edition (1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888962127
• ISBN-13: 978-1888962123
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,414,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IF THE TOP RATING IS 5 STARS, THIS ONE DESERVES 6!, December 11, 1999

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This review is from: Pan Africa : Across the Sahara in 1941 with Pan Am (Hardcover)

Tom Culbert and Andrew Dawson have done an outstanding job bringing to life this fascinating but little known story of the civilian and military men and their flying machines who paved the way for Allied success in North Africa.

The photographs and writing are both superb. This book would make a terrific gift for anyone interested in World II, the role of the civilian and military air services, or true stories of brave men who exhibited "grace under pressure" on a daily basis.

A great read and a must for anyone's reading list who believes history is more fascinating than fiction.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Account Of A Valiant, Forgotten Effort, February 14, 2005

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This review is from: Pan Africa : Across the Sahara in 1941 with Pan Am (Hardcover)

I had the good fortune of meeting co-author Andy Dawson on a plane a couple of years ago. He is a fascinating man, and got me interested in this very important story of early air logistics in the opening days of World War Two. The book does not disappoint. It is short and concise, but well written, well illustrated, and complete.

The story concerns the Pan Am contract flying over Africa in 1941, and although it is a relatively unknown story, it is utterly fascinating to anyone with an inclination to historical reading. Although I know a lot about World War Two history, I must confess to having been almost totally ignorant of the valiant work of these contract employees and their contribution to the war effort. This book made me appreciate their huge undertaking in extremely austere conditions, and I recommend it highly.