It is strongly commended, giving as it does a real sense of the emotions and traditions of the RAF College Cranwell, whilst also properly reflecting on the RAF’s vital role today.

Pennant (Forces Pension Society), May 2020

An anecdotal and curious book.

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Miniaturas JM

What a smashing surprise this little gem turned out to be. I am , so glad that Pen & Sword have scored yet again. To be honest this would not normally be my choice of reading material but I am very chuffed to have done so. Far from being a boring description of the building and the headmasters (for it was like a public school for a while) it's a story of a training party of young cadet officers which all of Her Majestys' Forces can relate to.

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Army Rumour Service (ARRSE)

Well written and illustrated, it's an excellent addition to the bookshelf.

Britain at War, Issue 154 – reviewed by Nigel Price

This book offers an in-depth, term-by-term account of daily life for a group of young men who were expected to keep to a gruelling schedule of flying hours and academic classes.

Lincolnshire Life, February 2020

The author, a former graduate of the RAF College, offers a Centennial Celebration history of the college . This book provides a well-researched history of one of the World’s premier military academies. – Highly Recommended.

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Firetrench

I was unsure about this one to start as I normally like my raf books to be in the air.
Once started though it was hard to put down.
Reading about the history of this fine establishment did the amazing thing of making me feel like I was there walki g through the place and feeling part of the service and this is all thanks to the loving touch of the authors detailed writing.
Give this book a read and you won't be disappointed.

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Amazon Customer, Richard Domoney-Saunders

For anyone interested in what it was like to attend a unique institution at a key point in a 100 year history, which will be marked by a series of events throughout 2020, it's a fascinating story.

RAF News

Roger's book celebrates one of the very finest RAF colleges in the world - Cranwell, I'm absolutely certain, used to be in Bedfordshire - I went there for a conference of some sort when I worked in the aerospace industry. I don't remember much about it, but reading Roger's book convinces me of its importance in the military history of our country.

Books Monthly

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Scale Modelling Now

"I was able to relive my relatively enjoyable three years at Cranwell."

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Captain Patrick Tootal, Battle of Britain Association

Recommended... I think you will love it!

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Scale Modelling Now

The writer has produced a really good book that is not only a splendid record of an important part of the College's history but is also a thoroughly good read.

Air Vice-Marshal RAF

The book is even more handsome than I expected. The forward and prelude read very well; I now look forward to reading the rest! I feel sure it will be great success. Thank you for bringing back to life those early, critical years.

Group Captain RAF

The book is interesting, historic, absorbing and readable – it should sell well.

Group Captain RAF

My father has started reading We Seek the Highest and will hand it over to me in the coming weeks to allow me to read it! His feedback is very positive – he is enjoying the content and finds the writing style very easy to read and the narrative really draws the reader into the stories.

Wing Commander RAF

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