Canton Airlift - Andrew Geer 1957 Vintage Hardback Book Novel Chinese Civil War The story is set against the backdrop of the Canton Operation, a significant humanitarian airlift mission during the Chinese Civil War. The novel explores the challenges and adventures faced by the characters involved in this operation. A taut, documentary‑inflected novel drawing on the author’s background as a Marine Corps officer and screenwriter to dramatise the perilous world of post‑war civil aviation. Set against the tense geopolitical atmosphere of the early Cold War, the story follows the pilots and ground crews operating the hazardous supply routes into China’s interior—an environment shaped by treacherous weather, political instability, and the lingering aftershocks of wartime alliances. Geer blends technical authenticity with a strong narrative pulse, creating a portrait of airmen whose courage and improvisation define the era’s frontier aviation. Condition: VINTAGE GOOD - Photo's of Actual Product - See photos to confirm condition All pages present and a fully intact cover. Shows significant wear, including wear to the dust jacket, boards & textblock. Binding Intact, dust jacket present with tears and wear and discolouration. ------------------- Please See my eBay shop for more Modern & Vintage Books Add as a favourite seller, new stock added daily Thanks for looking |