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A Spy in the Sky

A Photographic Reconnaissance Spitfire Pilot in WWII

by Kenneth B. Johnson ...

" A n enjoyable ramble . . . the memoir of an unassuming, self-doubting aviator who, despite himself, proved to be pretty bloody good." — Aircrew Book ReviewMany stories abound of the daring exploits of the RAF's young fighter pilots defying the might of Hitler's Luftwaffe, yet little has been written about the pilots who provided the key evidence that guided the RAF pla... ... Read more

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" A n enjoyable ramble . . . the memoir of an unassuming, self-doubting aviator who, despite himself, proved to be pretty bloody good." — Aircrew Book ReviewMany stories abound of the daring exploits of the RAF's young fighter pilots defying the might of Hitler's Luftwaffe, yet little has been written about the pilots who provided the key evidence that guided the RAF pla...
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Achtung Spitfire! (True Combat)

by Nigel Cawthorne ...

`Shimmering in the morning sun, wave upon wave of bombers, driving for London. Stepped above and behind, the serried ranks of Messerschmitts. Covering mile upon mile of sky, as far as the eye could see. It was at once magnificent and terrible. I broke hard into attack, pulling the Spitfire into a climbing, spiralling turn as I did so…`Read about the development of the Spitfire in Taking to the ... Read more

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`Shimmering in the morning sun, wave upon wave of bombers, driving for London. Stepped above and behind, the serried ranks of Messerschmitts. Covering mile upon mile of sky, as far as the eye could see. It was at once magnificent and terrible. I broke hard into attack, pulling the Spitfire into a climbing, spiralling turn as I did so…`Read about the development of the Spitfire in Taking to the
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Into the Darkness

by Arthur R. Hoyle ...

Our Lancaster raced over the perimeter track and then tore down the slope through the dispersal area... with its wheels thumping on the grass but still firmly on the ground. It now seemed that nothing could save us and that, in the next couple of moments, we would disappear in a great explosion. I could hear Bob saying "Get off the ground, you bastard, get off," while Harry just said nothing... ... Read more

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Our Lancaster raced over the perimeter track and then tore down the slope through the dispersal area... with its wheels thumping on the grass but still firmly on the ground. It now seemed that nothing could save us and that, in the next couple of moments, we would disappear in a great explosion. I could hear Bob saying "Get off the ground, you bastard, get off," while Harry just said nothing...
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Mosquito Mayhem

de Havilland's Wooden Wonder in Action in WWII

by Martin W. Bowman ...

"This is the book that puts the flesh on the bones of its reputation as one of the best aircraft of the Second World War." — Pennant MagazineThe flak started about four or five minutes before the target and immediately it was apparent that it was intense and extremely accurate. Oboe entailed the pilot flying dead straight and level for ten minutes on the attack run. Suddenly a tremendous flash ... Read more

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"This is the book that puts the flesh on the bones of its reputation as one of the best aircraft of the Second World War." — Pennant MagazineThe flak started about four or five minutes before the target and immediately it was apparent that it was intense and extremely accurate. Oboe entailed the pilot flying dead straight and level for ten minutes on the attack run. Suddenly a tremendous flash
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Wings on My Sleeve

The Legendary Autobiography of Britain's Greatest Ever Test Pilot

by Captain Eric Brown ...

THE WORLD'S GREATEST TEST PILOT TELLS HIS STORY'When you read through his life story, it makes James Bond seem like a bit of a slacker'Kirsty Young, Desert Island Discs'The greatest test pilot who ever lived. A true inspiration'Tim Peake, astronaut and former regular British Army Air Corps officer'The stories beggar belief'Guardian'Fascinating... ... Read more

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THE WORLD'S GREATEST TEST PILOT TELLS HIS STORY'When you read through his life story, it makes James Bond seem like a bit of a slacker'Kirsty Young, Desert Island Discs'The greatest test pilot who ever lived. A true inspiration'Tim Peake, astronaut and former regular British Army Air Corps officer'The stories beggar belief'Guardian'Fascinating...
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Spitfire

A Very British Love Story

by John Nichol ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES NON FICTION BESTSELLERWHSmith NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018'The best book you will ever read about Britain's greatest warplane' Patrick Bishop, bestselling author of Fighter Boys‘A rich and heartfelt tribute to this most iconic British machine’ Rowland White, bestselling author of Vulcan 607'As the RAF marks its centenary, Nichol has created a thrilling and often moving tr... ... Read more

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THE SUNDAY TIMES NON FICTION BESTSELLERWHSmith NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018'The best book you will ever read about Britain's greatest warplane' Patrick Bishop, bestselling author of Fighter Boys‘A rich and heartfelt tribute to this most iconic British machine’ Rowland White, bestselling author of Vulcan 607'As the RAF marks its centenary, Nichol has created a thrilling and often moving tr...
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Fight for the Sky

The Story of the Spitfire and Hurricane

by Douglas Bader ...

The only book written by the legendary "legless" ace, the double amputee World War II fighter pilot immortalized by the film Reach for the Sky.In Fight for the Sky, Douglas Bader tells the inspiring story of the Battle of Britain from the viewpoint of "The Few." Using superb illustrations he traces the development of the Spitfire and Hurricane and describes the nail-biting actions of those who ... Read more

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The only book written by the legendary "legless" ace, the double amputee World War II fighter pilot immortalized by the film Reach for the Sky.In Fight for the Sky, Douglas Bader tells the inspiring story of the Battle of Britain from the viewpoint of "The Few." Using superb illustrations he traces the development of the Spitfire and Hurricane and describes the nail-biting actions of those who
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British Flying Legends

Guy Gibson Legend of the Dam Busters; John Moffat Legend of the Bismarck; RJ Mitchell Legend of the Spitfire

by Richard Edwards ...

Series series British Flying Legends
DESCRIPTIONGuy Gibson: Legend of the Dam BustersJohn Moffat: Legend of the BismarckRJ Mitchell: Legend of the SpitfireThis edition of 'British Flying Legends' by Richard Edwards is published by rabbit & snail and combines three chapters, each focusing on an aviation hero, their aircraft and their outstanding contribution to Allied efforts during the Second World War.'Guy Gibson: Legend of the Dam ... Read more

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DESCRIPTIONGuy Gibson: Legend of the Dam BustersJohn Moffat: Legend of the BismarckRJ Mitchell: Legend of the SpitfireThis edition of 'British Flying Legends' by Richard Edwards is published by rabbit & snail and combines three chapters, each focusing on an aviation hero, their aircraft and their outstanding contribution to Allied efforts during the Second World War.'Guy Gibson: Legend of the Dam
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Dambusters

Operation Chastise 1943

by Douglas C. Dildy ...

Series Book 16 - Raid
In May 1943 a specially established RAF squadron made its permanent imprint on military aviation history.They flew a high-risk, low level, nighttime attack against German hydro-electric dams vital to the Nazi armaments industry in the Ruhr Valley. A comparatively tiny part of Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris' four-month-long “Battle of the Ruhr” this one raid had an impact totally out of ... Read more

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In May 1943 a specially established RAF squadron made its permanent imprint on military aviation history.They flew a high-risk, low level, nighttime attack against German hydro-electric dams vital to the Nazi armaments industry in the Ruhr Valley. A comparatively tiny part of Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris' four-month-long “Battle of the Ruhr” this one raid had an impact totally out of
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Arrival of Eagles

Luftwaffe Landings in Britain 1939–1945

by Andy Saunders ...

A fascinating look at German planes that wound up in British territory during World War II, with photos.During the Second World War, a great many Luftwaffe aircraft arrived in the United Kingdom or its coastal waters, but, as with the famous flight of Rudolf Hess, not all of them through "conventional" combat circumstances. Some got lost; others were brought by defectors; some were lured through ... Read more

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A fascinating look at German planes that wound up in British territory during World War II, with photos.During the Second World War, a great many Luftwaffe aircraft arrived in the United Kingdom or its coastal waters, but, as with the famous flight of Rudolf Hess, not all of them through "conventional" combat circumstances. Some got lost; others were brought by defectors; some were lured through
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Test Pilot

by Neville Duke ...

The renowned WWII RAF fighter pilot who went on to set an air speed record tells his story—now with an updated chapter and new photos.Joining the RAF at the beginning of the war, young Neville Duke became a fighter pilot with the crack 92 Squadron at RAF Biggin Hill in 1941. That spring and summer, he survived the air battles over Northern France with the Biggin Hill Wing, often flying as wingman ... Read more

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The renowned WWII RAF fighter pilot who went on to set an air speed record tells his story—now with an updated chapter and new photos.Joining the RAF at the beginning of the war, young Neville Duke became a fighter pilot with the crack 92 Squadron at RAF Biggin Hill in 1941. That spring and summer, he survived the air battles over Northern France with the Biggin Hill Wing, often flying as wingman
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Flying into the Flames of Hell

Dramatic First-Hand Accounts of British & Commonwealth Airmen in RAF Bomber Command in WW2

by Martin W. Bowman ...

The book contains twenty-three stirring accounts of what life flying as air-crew in World War Two was really like. The writers are a mixed bunch of pilots, navigators and gunners who flew medium and heavy bombers or Mosquitoes. It conveys the terror of being coned by German searchlights over the target, attacks by Luftwaffe night-fighters, catastrophic damage to aircraft and the ensuing struggle ... Read more

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The book contains twenty-three stirring accounts of what life flying as air-crew in World War Two was really like. The writers are a mixed bunch of pilots, navigators and gunners who flew medium and heavy bombers or Mosquitoes. It conveys the terror of being coned by German searchlights over the target, attacks by Luftwaffe night-fighters, catastrophic damage to aircraft and the ensuing struggle
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