{"product_id":"folio-society-dam-busters-paul-brickhill-2015-sealed","title":"The Dam Busters — Folio Society Edition | 2015 | Sealed | Mint","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dam Busters — Folio Society Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaul Brickhill | Introduction by Mary Stopes-Roe | In original publisher's seal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFew stories from the Second World War have endured quite like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePaul Brickhill's account of 617 Squadron's legendary raid on the Ruhr dams remains one of the most gripping pieces of wartime writing ever committed to paper. Brickhill — himself a veteran who was shot down and held as a prisoner of war — brings an authenticity and energy to the narrative that few historians could match. He was there. He knew these men. And it shows on every page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis 2015 Folio Society edition does the story full justice. The striking red and black pictorial binding with its bold aviation design is immediately arresting, and the volume is illustrated throughout with contemporary black and white photographs. The introduction is written by Mary Stopes-Roe — Barnes Wallis's own daughter — and brings a rare personal perspective to one of history's most audacious engineering achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e This copy remains in its original publisher's seal — completely unread and untouched. The slipcase is perfect. A truly mint example of a much sought after Folio edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e A natural companion to any collection of Second World War literature or aviation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eExtra photographs available on request. Just get in touch and we will be happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked with stiff packing paper, card and a sturdy outer box for safe delivery anywhere in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Novel Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55456413647233,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/7887\/9617\/files\/the-dam-busters-folio-society-edition-2015-sealed-mint-4050803.jpg?v=1778402605","url":"https:\/\/www.novelrelics.co.uk\/products\/folio-society-dam-busters-paul-brickhill-2015-sealed","provider":"Novel Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}