HURRICANE SQUADRON AVE: The Story of Battle of Britain Ace, Air Commodore Peter Brothers CBE DSO DFC and Bar

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Details the exploits of one of the most heroic and highly praised pilots of the Second World War. Decorated extensively, he secured a total of sixteen kills over the course of the conflict, ten during the Battle of Britain. Pivotal moments in his career include in August 1940 when his flight encountered around a hundred enemy aircraft. Scores of risky maneuvers and winning victories punctuated a career defined by great courage, leadership, and initiative in the face of fierce opposition. Contains 16 pages of black and white.