{"product_id":"hurricane-squadron-ace-by-nick-thomas-9781399078665","title":"Hurricane Squadron Ace","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir Commodore Peter Malam Pete Brothers CBE, DSO, DFC, and Bar (1917-2008) was one of the most heroic and highly praised pilots of the Second World War. Decorated extensively, he secured a total of 16 'kills' over the course of the conflict, with 10 of these occurring during the Battle of Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePivotal moments in his career include the time, in August 1940, when his flight encountered around a hundred enemy aircraft, including Messerschmitt 110's; he led the flight in attack against them, and soon found himself in a stalled position, out of which he spun, only to be confronted by a Dornier 215, which he shot down, before later destroying a Messerschmitt 109. Scores of these kind of risky manoeuvres and winning victories punctuated a career defined by great courage, leadership and initiative in the face of fierce opposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new and engaging biography, \u003cem\u003eHurricane Squadron Ace\u003c\/em\u003e, profiles a pilot who, until now, hasn't been the subject of such a thorough book-length study. The story of his career is incredibly entertaining, featuring a number of hair-raising episodes, and is sure to appeal to fans of aviation history as well as the more general reader seeking out an action-packed biography offering fresh insights into one of the most pivotal conflicts of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nick Thomas is a former archaeologist and finds expert. He currently works as Collections Officer for a local authority, having been manager of the ground-breaking Stafford Castle Visitor Centre and Museum with which he has a 25-year association. Nick has contributed history articles for a number of archaeological journals and the local press, while finding time to work on many of the 'digs' in his home town. His previous biographies include \u003cem\u003eRAF Top Gun\u003c\/em\u003e, the story of Teddy Donaldson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900392227052,"sku":"9781399078665","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399078665-hurricane-squadron-ace.jpg?v=1783405245","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/hurricane-squadron-ace-by-nick-thomas-9781399078665","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}