Isbn: 9780750982368 - freedom flight: the true story of the cold war's greatest escape (10 risultati)

paperback. Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. Inch by inch, he moved the gun out from underneath his stomach, over to his right side. He rolled over just enough to get the gun in the clear, slowly raised the barrel aimed at the engineers heart, then changed his mind, aimed to the ceiling above the engineers shoulder, and pulled the trigger. On the afternoon of Friday 13 July 1956, seven desperate young people boarded a plane in the Peoples Republic of Hungary with the intention of hijacking it, diverting it to West Germany and claiming political asylum. One of the seven was Frank Iszak, a young journalist at the apex of the Communist terror in Hungary, whose controversial articles had landed him in a uranium mine for re-education. He broke out, but remained a fugitive within the countrys heavily guarded borders. In order to escape, he put together a boxing team, and en route to the regional championship they diverted their flight across the Iron Curtain. They had no weapons, no map, and no idea whether the plane carried enough fuel to get them there. They would have to brave the gun of the security officer on board, the wild manoeuvres of the pilot, the Russian MiG fighters in hot pursuit, and a harrowing flight over the stormy Alps without navigation. Such a feat had never before been attempted, and they all knew that failure would mean certain death.…

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. On the afternoon of Friday 13 July 1956, seven desperate young people boarded a commercial flight in the People's Republic of Hungary with the intention of hijacking it (the first in history), diverting it to West Germany and claiming political asylum. They had no weapons, no map, and no idea whether the plane carried enough fuel to get them there. They would have to brave the gun of the security officer on board, the wild manoeuvres of the pilot, the Russian MiG fighters in hot pursuit, and a harrowing flight over the stormy Alps without navigation. Failure would mean certain death. One of the seven was Frank Iszak, a young journalist at the apex of the Communist terror in Hungary, whose controversial articles had landed him in a uranium mine for 'reeducation'. He broke out, but remained a fugitive within the country's heavily guarded borders. In order to escape, he put together a boxing team, and en route to the regional championship they diverted their flight across the Iron Curtain. AUTHOR: Following his daring escape to the West, Frank Iszak received political asylum before moving to America. He has worked as a chemist, publisher, public speaker and a martial artist. Today, he teaches yoga in San Diego with his wife, Serpil. SELLING POINTS: . Freedom Flight has received critical acclaim in America . The film of the book is due to go into production later this year . Story was a worldwide sensation at the time 16 b/w illustrations An extraordinary story of one of the most audacious and greatest escapes in history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condizione: New. pb, 254pp.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 256 pages. 7.72x5.04x0.87 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. New & unread, however may have light shelf wear to cover face, edges or corners. Shipped from the UK within 2 business days of order being placed.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Shipped from the UK within 2 business days of order being placed.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. On the afternoon of Friday 13 July 1956, seven desperate young people boarded a commercial flight in the People's Republic of Hungary with the intention of hijacking it (the first in history), diverting it to West Germany and claiming political asylum. They had no weapons, no map, and no idea whether the plane carried enough fuel to get them there. They would have to brave the gun of the security officer on board, the wild manoeuvres of the pilot, the Russian MiG fighters in hot pursuit, and a harrowing flight over the stormy Alps without navigation. Failure would mean certain death. One of the seven was Frank Iszak, a young journalist at the apex of the Communist terror in Hungary, whose controversial articles had landed him in a uranium mine for 'reeducation'. He broke out, but remained a fugitive within the country's heavily guarded borders. In order to escape, he put together a boxing team, and en route to the regional championship they diverted their flight across the Iron Curtain. AUTHOR: Following his daring escape to the West, Frank Iszak received political asylum before moving to America. He has worked as a chemist, publisher, public speaker and a martial artist. Today, he teaches yoga in San Diego with his wife, Serpil. SELLING POINTS: . Freedom Flight has received critical acclaim in America . The film of the book is due to go into production later this year . Story was a worldwide sensation at the time 16 b/w illustrations An extraordinary story of one of the most audacious and greatest escapes in history. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…