Air forces & warfare
Fighter Boys: The Pilots Behind the Battle of Britain
In the summer of 1940, the future of Britain and the free world depended on the morale and skill of the young men of Fighter Command. This is their story.
Air Force Blue: The RAF in World War Two – Spearhead of Victory
In 2018 the RAF is one hundred years old. In his new book, destined to be a classic, Patrick Bishop examines the high point of its existence – the Second World War, when the Air Force saved the nation from defeat then led the advance to victory.
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Return of the Dambusters: What 617 Squadron Did Next
(Previously published as ‘After the Flood’)
Former RAF Tornado Navigator and Gulf War veteran John Nichol sets out on a personal journey to discover what happened to 617 Squadron after the flood.
Farthest Field: An Indian Story of the Second World War
Described as ‘a masterpiece’ by critics, this remarkable book tells the story of war through the lives and deaths of a single family. Absolutely unforgettable new writing.
If you loved The English Patient or Rohinton Mistry’s Fine Balance or Katherine Boo’s Behind the Beautiful Forevers, you will love this book.
Fighter Heroes of WWI: The untold story of the brave and daring pioneer airmen of the Great War (Text Only)
The first heroes of the air.