In the summer of 1940, the Battle of Britain rages in the skies over southern England. Nineteen-year-old Pilot Officer Peter Stuyckes arrives at RAF Westhill and is immediately put to the test. Published to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
ISBN-13: 9781912423279
(Paperback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
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