Book : Fighter Pilot by Paul Richey

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Book : Fighter Pilot
Author : Paul Richey
Pages : 172
Photographs : 73
Maps 1
Published 1941- reprint 2001

One of the first of World War 2 pilot autobiographies , it was produced from the authors war diaries, recorded during his time serving in the RAF during the Battle of France.
It is beautifully written , with a wonderful style and ease. His story covers the men and the combat and the locale in a frank and honest account of the short time he served in France; during which he baled out 3 times and ended up seriously injured.
A vivid account of the efforts exerted and the weariness caused by fighter operations.