Flying, Fighting and Reflection: The Life of Battle of Britain Fighter Ace, Wing Commander Tom Neil Dfc* Afc Ae

by Peter Jacobs

This is the thrilling account of the last remaining Battle of Britain ace fighter pilot, Tom "Ginger" Neil. Neil was one of an elite band, nicknamed "The Few" by Winston Churchill, he flew Hurricanes during 141 combat missions in that battle and went on to command the first Spitfire XII squadron during 1942/43 as the RAF went on the offensive in north-west Europe.

In this, the only full account of Neil's life to be published in collaboration...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1784383902
• ISBN13: 9781784383909
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Greenhill Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.5" x 9.3"