Battle of Britain Historical Society.

Dilip was writing Johnnie Johnson’s story in two parts, I think it was called Spitfire Top Gun? I have the first part but it is with a friend. The second hasn’t yet appeared as far as I know.

Generally, I find Dilip’s books very good. I have met him a few times at book launches and spoken to him several times on the phone while Ramrod were still going. He’s a very approachable chap. I’ve read I believe the Duxford book which was very interesting and I think the Bader photo book was largely about his work after the war and his role in inspiring those who have lost limbs.

Regards,

kev35

Bader Books..

Hi all
Unfortunately the last part of the article would have covered the time that DB was shot down.
However, I did a search on ABE-Books last night and found that Dilip Sarkar might have written/published three Douglas Bader books.
One as sort of photo gallery and another about the Tangmere Wing and possibly a third about the Duxford Big Wing.
All these appear to be getting a bit pricey second hand so before I purchase any of them. Does anyone know if they’re any good??
Thanks in Advance
Andy
PS Kev35 was there a JJ article publishes as well? I don’t have any of this piece.

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I believe Ramrod no longer exists, whether or not the second part of the Johnnie Johnson story will be published I have no idea. A Douglas Bader tribute was published a few years ago written by Dilip I believe. As far as I know Dilip was actively researching in a different field a few months ago.

As for the Battle of Britain Historical Society I almost joined but then felt it was not really for me. Just a feeling I had. Like Radar Archive, I was by that time involved in my own research so couldn’t really justify the expense.

Regards,

kev35

Was teh article about a Scouse holiday by any chance?

😀 😀 😀
I just knew someone was going to make a comment like that. 😀
Stop it at once!

Regards,

Paul

Was teh article about a Scouse holiday by any chance?

As regards the magazines, I only have the first two issues, so I can’t help with the Bader article.

I did look into joining the Society, but its main aim seems to be to generate funds to create memorials etc, and thus the annual fee is pretty steep. It’s difficult to fund my own research, so I couldn’t justify such fees myself, but don’t let me put you off if you’re thinking of joining.

Battle of Britain Historical Society

Hi Andy – http://disc.server.com/Indices/105008.html is the bulletin board of the BoB Historical Society and http://www.battleofbritain.net/ gives you a whole lot more !! so that has partly answered your question!! cheers – Allan125:)

It’s amazing what you can find just by trying a search on Google!

The BoB Historical Society website: http://www.battleofbritain.net/