What 3 books would members recommend and why, to someone with no knowledge of the subject. Mine would be ‘Strike from the sky’ by Alexander McKee, ‘Eagle Day’ by Richard Collier and ‘Fighter Boys’ by Patrick Bishop. The last one I didn’t buy when it first came out a couple of years ago as I thought there would be little new to say on the subject, but it is a great read.
By: Rlangham - 4th September 2005 at 21:16
I started to read ‘Fighter Boys’ a while ago, but i’m going to start reading it again when i get the time, was a great read! Must have been late January since i read it now, and still remember it well
By: Pilot Officer Prune - 4th September 2005 at 21:15
Then & Now and Men of the Battle are 2 books I wouldn’t be without, but I’m thinking of books for newcomers to the subject.The others mentioned can also be bought cheaply in paperback.
By: Rocketeer - 4th September 2005 at 20:59
If I could only have one book on the Battle, it would also be the one that will be buried with me! Battle of Britain Then & Now by Winston Ramsey,
it captures everything sadness heroics everything.
the others have picked good books….other good ones are Men of the Battle…Ken Wynn…
By: Tony Williams - 3rd September 2005 at 08:22
You might find this of interest – and it’s free!
http://www.quarry.nildram.co.uk/BoB.htm
Tony Williams: Military gun and ammunition website and discussion forum
By: adrian_gray - 2nd September 2005 at 10:37
Hmm, a good selection of fact books there. I’ll try to plump for a next three examining people who took part – not answering your question, I know, but…
“The Last Enemy” – need I say more?
“First Light” by Geoffrey Wellum
“One of the Few” by Johnny Kent
Adrian
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