I agree, the author seemed to have it in for Bennett before he even got through his introduction. I just discovered another book on BSAA titled “Fly With The Stars”, the precis of which seems to offer a lot more in-depth research, and the unsurprising discovery of political agendas behind the demise of BSAA.

I certainly wouldn’t even begin to judge Bennett solely on the basis of Rayner’s book, especially as it struck me as so damning very, very early in the piece. It was as I said, however, an interesting book and offered a remarkable insight (be it true or inaccurate) of a master airman.