This book is far more than a bomber pilot's biography and provides a fascinating insight into Bomber Command. There is much here that was new to me including the bombing of other dams later in the war and even the discussions had as to whether to attempt the bombing of Auschwitz.
A truly fascinating read that I read in just a few sittings and one that I most definitely would recommend to all.
Read the full review [link=https://historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/04/group-captain-john-joe-collier.html]here[/link]
History Book Chat
This book is far more than a bomber pilot's biography and provides a fascinating insight into Bomber Command. There is much here that was new to me including the bombing of other dams later in the war and even the discussions had as to whether to attempt the bombing of Auschwitz.
A truly fascinating read that I read in just a few sittings and one that I most definitely would recommend to all.
Read the full review [link=https://historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/04/group-captain-john-joe-collier.html]here[/link]
History Book Chat
I only started the book 24 hours ago knowing nothing of Jean's story. It really was difficult to put down.
Packed with many fabulous photographs from the family's collection, this book has been a most enjoyable read. Jean clearly was an incredible and very determined man.
I definitely recommend this book to all.
Read the full review [link=https://historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-belgian-raf-pilot-who-defied-gestapo.html]here[/link]
History Book Chat
I only started the book 24 hours ago knowing nothing of Jean's story. It really was difficult to put down.
Packed with many fabulous photographs from the family's collection, this book has been a most enjoyable read. Jean clearly was an incredible and very determined man.
I definitely recommend this book to all.
Read the full review [link=https://historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-belgian-raf-pilot-who-defied-gestapo.html]here[/link]
History Book Chat
“This book explains the proposals and plans for these airborne support operations… Daly seems to specialize in WWII airborne books…”
Read the full review [link=https://www.hmgs.org/blogpost/1779451/506593/BOOK-REVIEW-Proposed-Airborne-Assaults-in-the-Liberation-of-Europe]here[/link]
Historical Miniatures Gaming Society
“This book explains the proposals and plans for these airborne support operations… Daly seems to specialize in WWII airborne books…”
Read the full review [link=https://www.hmgs.org/blogpost/1779451/506593/BOOK-REVIEW-Proposed-Airborne-Assaults-in-the-Liberation-of-Europe]here[/link]
Historical Miniatures Gaming Society
"I enjoyed this book as it examines the man as well as the technology. The author has immersed himself in his subject and the result is a most interesting and valuable study."
Read the full review [link=https://flyinginireland.com/2025/01/book-review-sir-frank-whittle/]here[/link]
Flying in Ireland
"I enjoyed this book as it examines the man as well as the technology. The author has immersed himself in his subject and the result is a most interesting and valuable study."
Read the full review [link=https://flyinginireland.com/2025/01/book-review-sir-frank-whittle/]here[/link]
Flying in Ireland
"In the early 1950s it was not unusual to see the high altitude contrails of USAF B-36s over England. 385 were built and, commonly dubbed "Six Turning, Four Burning" thanks to its six piston and four jet engines. The development of the B-36 is fully described and there is considerable coverage of the political issues including competition from the Northrop flying wing. We see the B-36 into services with SAC, and we well remember al those contrails over Britain in the 1950s as the B-36s flew over. This is a readable history..."
Aviation World - Spring 2025
"In the early 1950s it was not unusual to see the high altitude contrails of USAF B-36s over England. 385 were built and, commonly dubbed "Six Turning, Four Burning" thanks to its six piston and four jet engines. The development of the B-36 is fully described and there is considerable coverage of the political issues including competition from the Northrop flying wing. We see the B-36 into services with SAC, and we well remember al those contrails over Britain in the 1950s as the B-36s flew over. This is a readable history..."
Aviation World - Spring 2025
