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Time And Chance: Peter Townsend
Time And Chance: Peter Townsend
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Peter Townsend was a professional airman who adored his work - and when the war came he proved himself to be a brilliant fighter pilot. He seemed set for a distinguished post-war career in the services - but in 1944 it was decided to widen the range from which the Equerries were selected. Group Captain Townsend - in need of a rest from flying - was put forward for the job, becoming the first RAF officer to serve as an Equerry to King George VI. A three month assignment turned into several years, which destroyed his marriage and career and changed the course of his life forever.Townsend portrays his life in the Royal Household - his affection and admiration for the King and Queen; the quirks and qualities of his colleagues; the comradeship; the jokes, jollities and occasional disasters. Above all, he describes his feelings for Princess Margaret with honesty and dignity; a sad, tragic love story of two warm-hearted, intensely human individuals in conflict with the Establishment. Illustrated with black and white photographs.
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Autobiography/Bio/Non-Fiction, Hardback; reprint of 1st edition; dust jacket is not price-clipped and has light shelf/cornerwear;tightly bound and clean withinShare
