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The RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight comprises three main aircraft - the Spitfire, the Lancaster and the Hurricane. The Lancaster played no part in the Battle of Britain and the Spitfire is the aeroplane many people most associate with the RAF during World War II, but the Hurricane is the hero that won the Battle of Britain. The RAF's first monoplane fighter aircraft, the Hurricane entered service before the Spitfire and was responsible for destroying more enemy aircraft during the Battle of Britain than any other type. Around 60 per cent of claimed 'kills' fell to the guns of Hurricane pilots and the only Battle of Britain Victoria Cross, in fact the only VC awarded to a member of Fighter Command during the war, went to Flight Lieutenant Eric Nicolson of 249 Squadron. In a dogfight on 16 August 1940 Nicolson was badly wounded, his Hurricane damaged and engulfed in flames. While attempting to leave the cockpit, Nicolson spotted one of the enemy Messerschmitts ahead. He returned to the cockpit, which by now was a blazing inferno, and engaged the enemy. The stories of the Hurricane pilots form the basis of Brian Milton's riveting new book. Having tracked down the few surviving former Hurricane pilots who flew the aircraft during the Second World War, Brian has brought together a unique series of personal experiences from his "Last Witnesses" to tell the story of what it was like to fly and fight in this iconic aircraft not only over the white cliffs of Dover during the Battle of Britain, but also during the Battle of France, the defence of Malta, in the intense heat of the North African desert, in the freezing temperatures of the Arctic wastes and in the suffocating humidity of the Far East. The Hurricane served in every theatre during the Second World War as a fighter, night fighter, ground attack aircraft and even on board ship guarding vital convoys. The fascinating first-hand accounts of these gallant pilots form not only a history of the aircraft, but also a tribute to the many friends they lost in combat.
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Brian Milton worked with Squadron Leader Tony Iveson to write the compelling Lancaster: The Biography. A journalist and broadcaster, Brian is also an aero enthusiast and flyer, having flown a microlight aircraft around the world in 1998, recording his adventures in the book Global Flyer.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a 12 year old boy living in Kent in 1940 I well remember the Hurricane
being very much the main U.K.fighter. After the air battles us boys would
find the crashed planes, some German, but usually a Hurricane or two.
Only the occasional Spitfire.
A very well written book giving the plane, and of course the pilots,
the credit much deserved.
being very much the main U.K.fighter. After the air battles us boys would
find the crashed planes, some German, but usually a Hurricane or two.
Only the occasional Spitfire.
A very well written book giving the plane, and of course the pilots,
the credit much deserved.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent book, a crying shame the the Spitfire, (wonderful machine we all know), receieved all the praise at the time and continued to do so afterwards, but the Hurricane that did the Lions share received little recognition at all. It also never ceases to amaze how all the "people at the top", who had the foresight to be able to handle the situation admirably, (ie. Hugh Dowding and Keith Park), were basically shoved out of the way by apparently "go-getters - (excuse the bad English)" whose ideas would have fallen flat on their faces. The point being that neither of the gentlemen who had the foresight to "sort it out at the time", received few plaudits, then or now.
11 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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The Last Witnesses - A gripping and brilliantly written account by Brian Milton recording the personal stories of the Brave Hurricane Pilots. These brave men should be officially Knighted for their outstanding contributions in fighting for our Freedom. Our nation gives public recognition to many who have not risked their lives nor military service so Bill Green and others should be acknowledged by being bestowed with the nations highest honours!! We are extremely proud of each of them - thanks to Brian Milton for so magnificiently recording their stories. The book is gripping and worth every penny!!
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