I must have missed it when it was published in the late 90s but with Blenheim fever about to hit I can commend ‘Spirit of Britain First’ by the late Graham Warner telling the story of the first two restorations- found it on Amazon for a penny plus £2.80 P&P- excellent read and well worth getting if you haven’t seen it before- just in case anyone is interested!
TT
By: Martin Garrett - 17th April 2015 at 21:39
As others have said a fantastic read. One of my most read books which is way out of proportion compared to my interest in the Blenheim as a type. Graham Warner doesn’t hold back in his opinions with regards to the crash of G-MKIV and who he blames or their previous failings at the helm.
By: TEXANTOMCAT - 17th April 2015 at 13:31
Lucky find! I really enjoyed it – hope you do too! The crash report was a relevation…
ATB
TT
By: T6flyer - 17th April 2015 at 11:51
After reading this thread the other day, I thought I too would order a copy and saw one on EBay for £3.40 which included P&P. The description said that it has a ‘scribble’ on the inside page, but this really wasn’t a problem as the rest of the book was stated as complete. Well it arrived yesterday as is pristine and the ‘scribble’ isn’t what I was expecting (child’s energetic drawing?), but this inscription:
“Dedicated to the Memory of 937492 Sgt. Kenneth Victor Turner, WOP/AG, 82 Squadron Royal Air Force, killed in action 13th August 1940 in the attack on Aarlborg Airfield, flying in Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV R3904 UX-K”
This is written in lovely writing and is signed by what looks like “J.W. James”
A lovely book…
Martin
By: 1batfastard - 13th April 2015 at 18:41
Hi All,
Ordered and paid for the book only to find my order was cancelled so don’t know what the hell is happening there then other than they just picked my order at random to cancel as there were more than two orders for the remaining copy’s :confused: Did notice though that one of the suppliers has now increased the price on Ebay ???????? :stupid:
Geoff.
By: Stepwilk - 12th April 2015 at 04:14
Bought my copy a couple of months ago. Used books bought via Amazon are one of the apparent secrets of the publishing world. I’ve bought dozens and have never been disappointed. If it says “very good,” they’re like as not indistinguishable from new.
By: TEXANTOMCAT - 11th April 2015 at 20:15
Good o hope you enjoy it! TT 🙂
By: 1batfastard - 11th April 2015 at 19:21
Hi All,
Job Done then in that case, cheers matey. :eagerness:
Geoff.
By: TEXANTOMCAT - 11th April 2015 at 19:14
Described as very good and it was! Risk the cost of a pint its a great read!
By: 1batfastard - 11th April 2015 at 18:54
Hi All,
TEXANTOMCAT,
What condition was the book described as being in and was it accurate please ? Just had a look on Ebay and both sellers offering the same book for a few pence more £2.71 and £3.17 respectively both post Free.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=spirit+of+britain+first&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=1
Geoff.
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