Canadian Pathfinder. The Life of a Canadian Bomber Ace

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New limited print edition of “Canadian Pathfinder” – Biography of Lt Gen. Reg Lane, DSO, DFC*, CMM, CD who did three tours in WW2. Two tours were with No.35 Sqn. RAF on Halifaxes Mk.II, and 3rd tour as CO of No.405 “Vancouver” Squadron He stayed in RCAF after the war and commanded the Canadian Transport Wing clearing up Europe; further service included commanding the Canadian 4th Fighter Wing in Germany and France, the Canadian Air Transport Command, and senior Staff appointments in Ottawa during the time of the controversial Avro CF105 Arrow. Finally retired as Deputy Director of NORAD Air Defense System. Book is a paperback limited production of 250 copies in England – ISBN 978-1-5272-8419-7. 156 Pages with 40 photographs, many never before published. 150mm x 210mm. Will eventually be available in Canada in co-operation with Bomber Command Museum in Nanton, Alberta, with kind sponsorship by Halifax HP57 Rescue, and with support by Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame.