A pathfinder's story; the life and death of Jack Mossop, DFC* DFM.9781844156023 A pathfinder's story; the life and death of Jack Mossop, DFC DFC - A dataflow language. ["Data Flow Language DFC: Design and Implementation", S. Toshio et al, Systems and Computers in Japan, 20(6):1- 10 (Jun 1989)]. * DFM DFM Design for Manufacturing (newsletter) DFM Design for Manufacturability DFM Dubai Financial Market DFM Delphi Form (computer filename extension) DFM Distinguished Flying Medal DFM Diesel Fuel Marine . Robinson, Bill Robinson, Bill, 1878–1949, African-American tap dancer popularly known as "Bojangles," b. Richmond, Va., as Luther Robinson. An influential virtuoso tap dancer, he was a tap innovator and reputedly the first to dance on the balls of his feet instead of in the . Pen and Sword 2007 198 pages $39.95 Hardcover D786 When he died in 1946 at the age of 26, Flight Lieutenant Jack Mossop left behind a widow and child, a chest full of medals, and a diary offering the account of an ordinary Durham lad called upon to perform extraordinary deeds. Mossop saw most of the great actions of Bomber Command during WWII WWII abbr. World War II WWII World War Two , from the bomber raids of 1942 to the daylight operations of Normandy before and after D-Day. Robinson, Mossop's son, draws on the diary and further research to tell his father's story, which stands as a microcosm of the entire bomber campaign. B&w historical and personal photos are included. The author is retired from the Royal Air Force and has written articles for various magazines. The book is distributed in the US by Casemate case·mate n. 1. A fortified enclosure for artillery on a warship. 2. An armored compartment for artillery on a rampart. . ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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