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Memoirs of a Flying Tiger: The Story of a WWII Veteran and SIA Pioneer Pilot

Weng Toh Ho, Jonathan Y H Sim

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Memoirs of a Flying Tiger: The Story of a WWII Veteran and SIA Pioneer Pilot

by Weng Toh Ho, Jonathan Y H Sim
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Poignant memoir of war-era aviation pioneer.

This vivid account whisks you into the cockpit alongside Captain Ho, as you join him in his remarkable journey from a student in Hong Kong to one of the revered Flying Tigers of WWII. His resilience and dedication to both his career and personal values provide an inspiring narrative, filled with camaraderie, trials, and ultimately, triumph. If you have an interest in wartime aviation stories or are inspired by firsthand accounts of perseverance, this book promises an enriching dive into the life of a man who not only witnessed history but helped shape it.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Memoirs of a Flying Tiger: The Story of a WWII Veteran and SIA Pioneer Pilot

by Weng Toh Ho, Jonathan Y H Sim
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ISBN: 9789811206436
Authors: Weng Toh Ho, Jonathan Y H Sim
Publisher: WSPC
Date of Publication: 2019-11-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History, Travel
Related Topics: Biography, Memoir, Autobiography, World War II, Memoirs, World History, Aviation, Memoir, History, Adventure, Travelogue
Goodreads rating: 4.57
(rated by 14 readers)

Description

This book is a poignant story of a small-town boy who stumbled into a lifelong flying career spanning 38 years as a pilot. Now at 99, Captain Ho Weng Toh, one of the last few remaining Flying Tigers, recalls the many events that shaped his life. It takes the readers through his journey of good and bad years, the trials and tribulations encountered, his journey from being a refugee student to becoming a Chinese Air Force B-25 bomber pilot, his will to live, the burning desire to contribute towards the WWII effort, and his endurance of all the trials and hardships all alone and often in silent solitude. Captain Ho shares memories of his childhood days and his growing-up years in Ipoh, his family, and important values imparted by his father, his wonderful friendship with his buddy of eight decades, Meng Seng, and his romantic encounters. In 1941, while being a student in Hong Kong, Captain Ho witnessed bombs dropped by Japanese bombers which signaled the start of WWII — a war that not only altered the course of history but was a major turning point in his life. Its impact consequently shaped the course of his life. He encountered many trials and uncertainties during the war years. But beyond the dark clouds and thunderstorms, there was new hope and adventure. He encountered new adventures in Singapore, where he used his flying experience to carve out an
 

Poignant memoir of war-era aviation pioneer.

This vivid account whisks you into the cockpit alongside Captain Ho, as you join him in his remarkable journey from a student in Hong Kong to one of the revered Flying Tigers of WWII. His resilience and dedication to both his career and personal values provide an inspiring narrative, filled with camaraderie, trials, and ultimately, triumph. If you have an interest in wartime aviation stories or are inspired by firsthand accounts of perseverance, this book promises an enriching dive into the life of a man who not only witnessed history but helped shape it.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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