On A Wing And A Prayer
By (Author) Peter Bensley
Random House Australia
Arrow (Australia)
1st January 2008
Australia
General
Fiction
A823
Paperback
320
Width 115mm, Height 182mm, Spine 21mm
176g
An unexpected legacy from World War II drastically changes the lives of 3 old comrades in this heartwarming story of loss, redemption and courage in the face of shocking odds. When Don Cameron mysteriously inherits a cache of World War II supplies, including an original Spitfire plane, his best mate Tom thinks they've struck it rich. With the help of Tom's childhood friend, they restore the Spitfire to its former glory. But Don seems strangely affected by the plane As the three friends delve into the treasure-trove, memories resurface. But for Don, the past is more real than the present. When he takes to the skies in a final swansong flight, his true identity is at last revealed.
Peter Bensley is an actor who has appeared in many Australian productions. He and his partner have three children and live on Sydney's northern beaches. This is his first book.