Ben Bennions Dfc: Battle of Britain Fighter Ace

by Nick Thomas

Book Overview

Ben Bennion enlisted in the pre-war RAF, serving first as an 'erk' (ground crew) before being selected for pilot training. His first posting led to service in the Middle-East and Bennion's passport and other travel documents had to be rushed through. A clerical error led to his name being recorded as 'Bennions'.

Ben served in 41 Squadron and following their overseas tour he returned to the UK and Catterick. Patrols and scrambles were common...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848841450
• ISBN13: 9781848841451
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Aviation
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.5"