Strong on personal narratives and reminiscences, this illuminating account looks at the chain of events and planning that ensured Fighter Command was able to survive the Battle of Britain. From the experiences of the First World War, the struggle to establish a fledgling independent service in the inter-war period, the democratisation and establishment of flying training for reservists and finally the (often tragically brief) experiences of combat over Britain, this is history by personal testament.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 48 November 2008 ) |
