Pen and Sword Books: Spitfires & Hurricanes

Spitfires & Hurricanes

Aviation

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars A marvellous, well-written first hand account of a war hero and his air force colleagues that I was previously unaware of. It is an enthralling page turner from start to finish, and provides a timeless poignant snapshot of how Britain was just before WW2 up to the middle of the war. Not only does it detail the true diary of the brave men who fought against seemingly insurmountable odds in Spitfire and Hurricane squadrons and somehow succeeded, but also gives in an insight into the lifestyles of young ex-public / grammar school boys who lived each day to the max because they were never sure whether it would be their last. This book should appeal to military historians as well as anyone interested in the social history of Britain in turbulent times.
NetGalley, David Leslie Urion

FEATURE: 'Love that conquered all for Spitfire ace who lost an eye'
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"This is a remarkable piece of editorial work and therefore a very good read."
Adrian Greaves, The Anglo-Zulu War Historical Society

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars This is a very enjoyable read for anyone interested in the UK military or specifically the Royal Air Force. Christopher Coville is a highly driven individual who achieved great success in his distinguished career despite his humble origins and what seems an insatiable appetite for risk. Of course, being a fighter pilot, risk is a constant companion but Colville’s repeated attempts to scupper his own career through high spirited antics, even despite his growing seniority, beggar belief! The recounting of such adventures make for a highly amusing read and demonstrate that the Authors skill at writing clearly match those he has in the cockpit. RAF buffs will appreciate the detailed accounts of flying some of the classic fighter aircraft of the past 40 - 50 years as well as the insight into how the organisation does, or sometimes, does not work. The general reader will enjoy a very humorous journey of an individual striving to excel in an exacting and very.. Read more
NetGalley, Michael Neill

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RAF's Centenary Flypast

On 10 July 2018, exactly 100 years and 100 days after the formation of the world’s first independent air force, 103 aircraft of twenty-four types from twenty-five squadrons flew over London in the largest formation of military aircraft seen over the capital of the UK in nearly thirty years. Involving over 250 aircrew and operating out of fourteen… Read more...

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