Product Description

The Battle of Britain was won in 1940 by the squadrons of Fighter Command under the leadership of Air Chief Marshal Dowding who was given no public honour or recognition for this great achievement in saving Britain from Nazi invasion and occupation - here now is a searching and advanced review which justifies Dowding's place of honour in British history. This book is written by a Spitfire pilot who served at readiness and in combat throughout the Battle of Britain in day fighter squadrons. His personal observations of the war during 1939 and 1940 combined with many years of research has produced a penetrating review of the Battle with many of the old myths dispelled. The author tells of the sacrifices of the people of Britain, the great courage and tenacity of our young fighter pilots, always outnumbered by the Liftwaffe bombers and fighters. He courageously exposes and shames the appalling behaviour of the Air Ministry cabal of senior officers who attacked and dishonoured Dowding at this time of great crisis in our history. Questions such as: who controlled the Battle? was it Reichsmarschall Goering or the weather? was there really a Big Wing Philosophy or was it just a Big Wing myth? why were WWI night fighting tactics for slow flying biplanes introduced by the Air Ministry in 1940 as a defence over London against fast flying modern Luftwaffe bombers? why was there a cabal and who were the members, plus many more, are discussed? This is a book telling of honour restored to the people of Britain, our fighter pilots, and Air Chief Marshal Dowding - sadly it also tells of dishonour.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #399176 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 240 pages

About the Author
(Location: Cheshire) retired from the RAF with the rank of Squadron Leader and the award of the AFC. This is his first book on the Battle of Britain but he has written a thesis and lectured extensively on the subject and has been interviewed for TV presentations.

Customer Reviews

Truth emerges after two generations
I am not saying that I would have volunteered to be machine-gunned with a header tank full of 100 octane petrol 2 feet from my genitals. But it is time for some perspective.
This book seethes with rage at the evil conniving at Dowdings back. The men of 11 group did the fighting, while 12 group took their time and then put in exaggerated claims. He plays it with a salute nailed to his forehead and blames confusion, but, in a more cynical age, one might think that "you verify my imaginary claim and I'll verify yours" was the spirit. Excellent and from the heart.