Britain at War April issue – FREE 'Last of the Few' Supplement

Featuring:

FREE! 32-Page ‘Last of the Few’ Supplement
Produced in association with the Battle of Britain Fighter Association, this special supplement is dedicated to the surviving Fighter Command airmen who defied the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain.

Saving the SAS
SAS Operation No.1, the raid upon the Axis airfields at Tmini and Gazala in November 1941, was an unfortunate failure, but Operation No.2 resulted in the destruction of a number of German aircraft. Told through documents revealed in the recently published SAS War Dairy, this is the story of the Special Air Service’s first successful mission in its proud and distinguished history.

Falklands 30: Survivor
Only one RAF Chinook went into action during the Falklands conflict. Somehow the helicopter survived missile attacks, nearcrashes, mechanical failures and fl ights over enemy-held territory. Dr Alfred Price relates the epic story of “Bravo November”, which, remarkably, is still in service today.

And then there was one…
The target for the night was Berlin. For Sergeant George Riley and his colleagues in one 77 Squadron Armstrong Whitworth Whitley crew it would be a mission that ended in disaster. Hit by flak over the target the pilot was forced to ditch in the North Sea. By the time rescue came, only two of the five men were still alive – one died just hours later. Martin Mace details Sergeant Riley’s remarkable story of survival.

War Horse
Though the tank made its debut in the First World War and often the soldiers were transported by train and by truck, the horse was still an essential part of the British Army. Robert Mitchell takes a look at the soldiers’ best friend.

and much more!

Britain at War April issue is AVAILABLE NOW for just £4.20 from WHSmith and other leading newsagents. Alternatively, order your copy with FREE P&P* from our online shop.

*UK and BFPO only