Historians of several persuasions (including aviation) with an interest in the British Empire during the 1920-1930 period may find this volume of interest, while readers with a more ‘generalist’ interest in aviation, its development and its civil and military applications may also find it of interest, Aircraft modellers may find the images within the book useful to their hobby. Readers without an interest in aviation might also find it worth a read; it is an excellent, unique and well-written story.
Keith Rimmer, NZ Crown Mines
Historians of several persuasions (including aviation) with an interest in the British Empire during the 1920-1930 period may find this volume of interest, while readers with a more ‘generalist’ interest in aviation, its development and its civil and military applications may also find it of interest, Aircraft modellers may find the images within the book useful to their hobby. Readers without an interest in aviation might also find it worth a read; it is an excellent, unique and well-written story.
Keith Rimmer, NZ Crown Mines
Tom Neil served with 249 Squadron, RAF at North Weald, when Victor Beamish was Station Commander from September 1940 to May 1941 and died earlier this year at the age of 97 as one of the last surviving Battle of Britain pilots. This book will be of particular value to those interested in the history of North Weald Airfield. Biographer Peter Jacobs and author of many books on aviation topics with the help and co-operation of Tom Neil and his family have documented his life.
North Weald Airfield Museum Newsletter
Tom Neil served with 249 Squadron, RAF at North Weald, when Victor Beamish was Station Commander from September 1940 to May 1941 and died earlier this year at the age of 97 as one of the last surviving Battle of Britain pilots. This book will be of particular value to those interested in the history of North Weald Airfield. Biographer Peter Jacobs and author of many books on aviation topics with the help and co-operation of Tom Neil and his family have documented his life.
North Weald Airfield Museum Newsletter
Can confirm my original impression--it's an outstanding concept (unique as far as I know) and a great, easy read for WWII aviation enthusiasts. An enormous amount of research was required, and a good result was obtained.
Aviation author and historian Donald Caldwell
Can confirm my original impression--it's an outstanding concept (unique as far as I know) and a great, easy read for WWII aviation enthusiasts. An enormous amount of research was required, and a good result was obtained.
Aviation author and historian Donald Caldwell
This is the fourth of Greg's books that I've read and I'm yet to be disappointed. I don't agree with all that he says but any writing that stimulates thought and discussion is worth reading in my book: no pun intended.
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This is the fourth of Greg's books that I've read and I'm yet to be disappointed. I don't agree with all that he says but any writing that stimulates thought and discussion is worth reading in my book: no pun intended.
Read the full review [link=https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-reviews/R2NLY9J415KEB6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1526735156]here[/link]
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[b]Fascinating account. 8/10[/b]
The Great War magazine, November 2018
[b]Fascinating account. 8/10[/b]
The Great War magazine, November 2018
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On Spartan Wings
Rarely has an air force gone into combat as poorly prepared and outgunned as the Royal Hellenic Air Force had to when Mussolini’s Italy dragged Greece into war on 28 October 1940. Without warning, as Italian forces poured over the frontier from Albania, the RHAF’s paltry effective lineup of 128 battleworthy aircraft, most of them obsolete, were… Read more...
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Lifeline in Helmand: RAF Front-Line Air Supply in Afghanistan
Lifeline in Helmand tells the story of the Royal Air Force tactical transport force operating in one of the most dangerous regions in the Afghanistan campaign – Helmand province. The Chinook helicopters of 1310 Flight fly heavy-lift and trooping missions to remote Forward Operating Bases and in direct support of Deliberate Ground Operations. They… Read more...
