With VJ Day commemorations fresh in the memory this fascinating and highly readable book recounts one airman’s war against the Japanese but also provides a detailed insight into RAF Liberator bomber operations over Burma during the last year of the war. Flt Lt Roy Andrews the subject served with 215 Squadron and through the prism of his operational service as a wireless operator/air gunner (Wop/AG) the author offers an insight into the triumphs and tragedies of the squadron that were mirrored by all of the sister units. It is thus not a dry read but one full of at times heart stopping narrative but with much detail that will please historians as will its chronological approach. It is first and foremost one man’s story and is thus all the more poignant with being read exactly 80 years after the events. This is highly recommended to both the general reader and the historian and stands as a monument to ‘one of the many.’
Andrew Thomas - Author and Historian

In this second part of their account of Luftwaffe night fighter aces the authors cover the last years of WW2 when the Nachtjagd reached the pinnacle of effectiveness that inflicted such painful losses on RAF Bomber Command as the night bombing offensive against the Reich reached its climax. The period covers several ‘bomber’ battles over Hamburg, the Ruhr and finally Berlin that saw the Luftwaffe introduce new tactics such as ‘Wild Boar’ and ‘Tame Boar.’ The well researched narrative concentrates on the actions and biographies of some of the successful night fighter pilots that is complemented by some newly translated personal accounts and contemporary combat reports that puts a human face onto the story. The aircraft they flew are not forgotten with a selection of well-chosen and rare images of the major types as well as some excellent colour profiles. This is a well-crafted account of an important subject and will appeal to the general reader as well as students of the Luftwaffe.. Read more
Andrew Thomas - Author and Historian

The latest account in this very important series covers the air actions over New Guinea and New Britain during the first quarter of 1943 that culminated in one of the most decisive victories on the war in the South Pacific. The period saw some intense air fighting between the IJN, now reinforced by the JAAF and the USAAF and RAAF as both sides sought to reinforce their positions in New Guinea. For this the Japanese pushed convoys from their fortress at Rabaul to Lae in northern New Guinea. In March a large reinforcement convoy was attacked by strike aircraft US Fifth Air Force and RAAF that had specially trained for the task resulting in its almost complete destruction. The Battle of the Bismarck Sea was truly significant the results of which are clearly described in this well researched and presented account that is complimented with illustrative maps and handsome artwork backed up by detailed tables of claims and losses from both sides. This series is not to be missed!
Andrew Thomas - Author and Historian

"One for anyone with an interest in aviation - or just against-all-odds tales of heroism."
Soldier Magazine - August 2025

"I thoroughly enjoyed the book... The manuscript has lain untouched for 25 years but has been brought to print by the late author’s family, to whom we owe a debt of gratitude." Read the full review [link=https://flyinginireland.com/2025/08/book-review-sir-frederick-handley-page/]here[/link]
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