A book all about the forgotten hero of the battle of Britain.
This book tells the hurricane side and the men who flew these lovely aircraft.
It is well written and engaging and from a publisher that always delivers with great titles.
Get this book and find out what it was like to fly the true hero of the war.
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Richard Domoney-Saunders
A book all about the forgotten hero of the battle of Britain.
This book tells the hurricane side and the men who flew these lovely aircraft.
It is well written and engaging and from a publisher that always delivers with great titles.
Get this book and find out what it was like to fly the true hero of the war.
Read the full review [link=https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-reviews/R1R52P6JNRB5M6?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp]here[/link]
Richard Domoney-Saunders
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BBC Radio Berkshire with presenter Sarah Walker, 29th August 2019
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BBC Radio Berkshire with presenter Sarah Walker, 29th August 2019
Researched over many years with the full co-operation of 19 Squadron's surviving pilots, support staff and the relatives of casualties, this 'highly detailed but readable' book covers the aviation, military, social and political aspects of the famous unit.
The Bookseller 8/3/19
Researched over many years with the full co-operation of 19 Squadron's surviving pilots, support staff and the relatives of casualties, this 'highly detailed but readable' book covers the aviation, military, social and political aspects of the famous unit.
The Bookseller 8/3/19
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
