As featured in

Warship annual

The author is at his best when putting readers in the cockpit of a Hellcat or Corsair on hair-raising ‘ramrod’ missions, or in cogently describing the complexities of task-force operations. As well, he offers ever-relevant, sympathetic insight into the insidious problem of what is now termed PTSD. Evocative illustrations from Adlam’s own painterly hand would, themselves, make the volume worth its reasonable price.

International Journey of Maritime History

A very open hearted report of a battle by which of the British and their Commonwealth-comrades may be said that they followed up to the letter the words of war leader Churchill ‘we shall not give up’. A recommendation for interested in aircraft carrier flight history.

Aviation Book Reviews

This book offers a different perspective and is therefore a useful addition to the bookshelf...A very interesting read which provides a personal insight from "one who was there".

Marine News

As seen in.

Western Daily Press

This book should be widely read because it lays out the inspiring story of how the British naval aviators have bounced back each time they have been let down by the politicians and how they have rallied in the face of significant odds in time of war, performing far beyond any reasonable expectations.

Firetrench

As seen in the Ross Gazette.

Ross Gazette

As a Fleet Air Arm pilot myself I loved this book. It really does an excellent job of capturing the relevant history - in particular all the difficulties that faced the Royal Navy after losing the Royal Naval Air Service in 1918 and then the challenges of playing second fiddle to the RAF until the latter years of the Second World War. This is a must read for anyone that has an interest in naval aviation and aviation in general during the 1912-1945 period. A very enjoyable read.

Christopher Taylor