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OverviewPlease note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Charles Curnow Scherf DSO, DFC & Bar was an Australian flying ace of the Second World War. Born in New South Wales, Scherf was working on his father's grazing farm when he enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in 1941. Graduating as a pilot, he was transferred to the United Kingdom for service in the European theatre. Flying de Havilland Mosquitos with No. 418 Squadron RCAF, Scherf was credited with the destruction of 7A aircraft, airborne and grounded, and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Afterward, he was posted for duties with Headquarters Air Defence Great Britain. Despite this posting, he occasionally returned to No. 418 Squadron and flew operational sorties with the unit. During this time, he destroyed a further 16 aircraft and was decorated twice more. By the end of the war, Scherf was credited with 14A aerial victories spread over 38 operational sorties Full Product DetailsAuthor: Timoteus ElmoPublisher: Duc Imprint: Duc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9786139760435ISBN 10: 6139760437 Pages: 148 Publication Date: 02 January 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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