Description
In the summer of 1940, the Battle of Britain rages in the skies over southern England. Nineteen-year-old Pilot Officer Peter Stuyckes arrives at RAF Westhill and is immediately put to the test. Based on the author's own service as an RAF Flight Engineer,Squadron Airborne takes place over one unforgettable week that summer, depicting with intensity and brilliance the work of the many ground-crew and other staff as they support the Few in their fight against the Luftwaffe. The novel is published to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain in September 2020.
About the Author
Elleston Trevor (Trevor Dudley-Smith) was a prolific author who wrote under several pseudonyms, publishing over 100 books in his lifetime. He is perhaps best known for his Quiller series of spy novels and his 1964 novel The Flight of the Phoenix, which has been adapted into two Hollywood films.
Reviews
"Fantastically engaging. . . . Fast-paced and atmospheric. . . . This fictional work depicts the responsibilities which rested on such young soldiers in that frenetic summer and the collective strength and courage which was required to ensure victory." * Militaria & History *
"A hidden masterpiece." -- Patrick Bishop, author of Air Force Blue: The RAF in World War Two
"Inspirational." -- Frederick Forsyth, author of The Day of the Jackal
Book Information
ISBN 9781912423279
Author Elleston Trevor
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Imperial War Museum
Publisher Imperial War Museum
Series Imperial War Museum Wartime Classics
About the Author
Elleston Trevor (Trevor Dudley-Smith) was a prolific author who wrote under several pseudonyms, publishing over 100 books in his lifetime. He is perhaps best known for his Quiller series of spy novels and his 1964 novel The Flight of the Phoenix, which has been adapted into two Hollywood films.
Reviews
"Fantastically engaging. . . . Fast-paced and atmospheric. . . . This fictional work depicts the responsibilities which rested on such young soldiers in that frenetic summer and the collective strength and courage which was required to ensure victory." * Militaria & History *
"A hidden masterpiece." -- Patrick Bishop, author of Air Force Blue: The RAF in World War Two
"Inspirational." -- Frederick Forsyth, author of The Day of the Jackal
Book Information
ISBN 9781912423279
Author Elleston Trevor
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Imperial War Museum
Publisher Imperial War Museum
Series Imperial War Museum Wartime Classics
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