The Tutor Knights
Title | The Tutor Knights PDF eBook |
Author | John Charles Corrigan |
Publisher | FriesenPress |
Pages | 218 |
Release | |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1039166180 |
The Red Knight holds a special place in Canadian history. The RCAF’s solo aerobatic display thrilled airshow audiences throughout North America from 1958–1969. With over 600 performances, the Red Knight ranks third in RCAF history to today’s Snowbirds and CF-18 Hornet Demo. In recognition of the program’s importance, Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame honoured the Red Knight with its Belt of Orion Award for Excellence in 2020 and the Royal Canadian Mint issued a commemorative coin in 2022. Aviation historian John Charles Corrigan spent 25 years researching and chronicling the program’s history in his book, The Red Knight. Budget cuts and a fatal accident resulted in the program’s cancellation in 1970. John’s latest book, The Tutor Knights takes the reader on an insider’s journey through the final two seasons of the program. With meticulous attention to detail, he describes a program in flux and subject to extraordinary stresses, which presaged an incredible series of tragedies. With numerous interviews, media reports, illustrations and never before seen photos and documentation, The Tutor Knights is written with aviation enthusiasts in mind. It will be of interest to those who marvel at the grace and precision of aerobatic flying from a uniquely Canadian perspective. https://www.facebook.com/rcafredknight
The Red Knight
Title | The Red Knight PDF eBook |
Author | John Charles Corrigan |
Publisher | FriesenPress |
Pages | 253 |
Release | 2023-08-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1039194184 |
The Red Knight is the product of 25 years of meticulous research. It is, arguably, the most comprehensive account ever written about the Canadian Air Force’s legendary solo jet-aerobatics performer. An important part of Canadian aviation history, the Red Knight is third in longevity and total number of performances among RCAF display teams. In recognition of the program’s importance, Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame honoured the Red Knight with its Belt of Orion Award for Excellence in 2020 and the Royal Canadian Mint issued a commemorative coin in 2022. The Red Knight chronicles the history of the program, from its origins in 1957 to its cancellation in 1970. Everyone who has enjoyed watching the precision, grace and beauty of aerobatic flight will enjoy this insight into the “behind the scenes” aspect of aerial displays. A fine addition to any aviation reference library, The Red Knight will be of particular interest to anyone who remembers the program or saw a performance of this uniquely Canadian display. Printed in colour, The Red Knight - Second Edition is illustrated with many rare photographs never published before. The book is further enhanced by specially commissioned works of art from noted Canadian Aviation Artist, Don Connolly. Details of the various Red Knight paint schemes are provided through aircraft profiles, also specifically created for this publication. Together, this unique pictorial collection vividly portrays the legacy of the Red Knight. https://www.facebook.com/rcafredknight www.johncharlescorrigan.com "It's hard to imagine a more comprehensive look at the Red Knight program--and at aerobatics in general." — Kirkus Reviews
Knights Across the Atlantic
Title | Knights Across the Atlantic PDF eBook |
Author | Steven Parfitt |
Publisher | Liverpool University Press |
Pages | 272 |
Release | 2016-11-17 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1781383537 |
Knights Across the Atlantic tells the story of the Knights of Labor, one of the great social movements of American history, in Britain and Ireland.
The Totally Awesome Epic Quest of the Brave Boy Knight
Title | The Totally Awesome Epic Quest of the Brave Boy Knight PDF eBook |
Author | Pranas T. Naujokaitis |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Graphic novels |
ISBN | 9781609051839 |
As brave knights, a young boy and his furry friend Butterscotch battle a green monster that's destroying a princess's kingdom, seek a hidden treasure, and patrol the kingdom.
The Knight of Intercession
Title | The Knight of Intercession PDF eBook |
Author | Samuel John Stone |
Publisher | |
Pages | 384 |
Release | 1872 |
Genre | Religious poetry, English |
ISBN |
The Queen's Knight Errant
Title | The Queen's Knight Errant PDF eBook |
Author | Beatrice Marshall |
Publisher | |
Pages | 356 |
Release | 1905 |
Genre | English fiction |
ISBN |
The Scarlet Lion
Title | The Scarlet Lion PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth Chadwick |
Publisher | Sourcebooks, Inc. |
Pages | 578 |
Release | 2010-03-01 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1402247788 |
"Everyone who has raved about Elizabeth Chadwick as an author of historical novels is right."—Devourer of Books on The Greatest Knight In another remarkable work of medieval fiction, Elizabeth Chadwick continues the tale of The Greatest Knight, and shares a story of power, chaos, and the price of loyalty. William Marshal's skill with a sword and loyalty to his word have earned him the favor of kings, the lands of a magnate, and the hand of Isabelle de Clare, one of England's wealthiest heiresses. But he is thrust back into the chaos of court when King Richard dies. The vindictive new king clashes with William, claims the Marshal lands for the Crown—and takes two of William's sons hostage. The price of his loyalty to the Crown suddenly seems too high and the very heart of William and Isabelle's family is at stake. Fiercely intelligent and fearing for the man and marriage that light her life, Isabelle plunges with her husband down a rebellious path that will lead William to more power than he ever expected. Brilliantly researched and deeply compelling, Elizabeth Chadwick delivers another masterpiece of medieval historical fiction, with favor, drama, and damaged loyalty that will keep you rapt until the very end. "Elizabeth Chadwick is a gifted novelist and a dedicated researcher; it doesn't get any better than that."—Sharon Kay Penman, New York Times bestselling author More Novels of Elizabeth Chadwick's William Marshal: The Greatest Knight The Scarlet Lion For the King's Favor Templar Silks To Defy a King