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Winston Churchill probably had more impact on 20th century British military history than any other person, especially during WWII. Here, a respected historian and professor has used his expertise to examine and evaluate every detail of Churchill's relationships with his closest officers to produce a masterful analysis of a neglected subject. 16 b/w photographs.

This book covers Tony's captivating career, from the RAF, national service and learning to fly, to squadron flying and testing aircraft at Boscombe Down. The book is testament to his life in aviation during which he flew with the legendary Howard Hughes and tested hundreds of aircraft, including Shackletons, Victors and all three Vulcan bombers.

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Subtitle on cover: An in-depth investigation into what really happened on the day Von Richthofen was shot down.

This original edition of this book started life in 1988 as an accompaniment to the six-part BBC2 TV series The Perfect Pickle Programme, which has subsequently been seen worldwide in countries as far apart as Slovenia and Japan. It went on to appear in three editions.

A valuable book because it paints a picture of a cooking style which existed before modern equipment such as the food processor. The lesson that Elizabeth David teaches is that good food should be done simply, but that it takes care, attention to detail, and frequently, time.

The pilots, engineers and ground crew tell of the Anglo-French Sepecat jet's drawback and joys.

William Avery Bishop has been hailed as the British Empire's highest-scoring World War I fighter ace. Officially credited with victory in seventy-two air battles, the Canadian-born pilot was honoured in a special ceremony by King George V, who presented Bishop with the Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Order and Military Cross at the same time.

The cartoon has a special place in the history of World War II, and the power of its message was felt by all sides of the conflict.

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Follow-up to the award-winning "Kids Kitchen" which sold over 70, 000 copies. 100 new recipes for delicious savoury and sweet treats, specially developed and written for children.

During WWII, on one raid alone, Nuremburg March 1944, more Bomber Command airmen lost their lives than were lost in the Battle of Britain. These were ordinary men who became part of extraordinary events.

A fascinating insight into the experiences of those who flew the iconic Hawker Hunter, an aircraft known affectionately to many as 'Queen of the Skies'.

A jaw-dropping account of life as an RAF doctor during the Second World War. As an RAF medical officer, Aidan McCarthy served in France, survived Dunkirk, and was plunged into adventures in the Japanese-American arena comparable with those of famous war heroes. Interned by the Japanese in Java, he helped his fellow prisoners with amazing ingenuity in awful conditions. En-route back to Japan in 1944, his ship was torpedoed but he was rescued by...

A volume providing an account of the history of the German Jagdgeschwader 26 unit, from 1943 to 1945. Using interviews with JG26 veterans, Allied documents and intelligence and material from the UK and USAF Historical Research Agency, the book constructs a daily account of the unit's activities.

Following on from the success of Victor Boys and Vulcan Boys, Tony Blackman, in collaboration with Anthony Wright, brings you Valiant Boys to complete the V Force set. This is a fascinating collection of personal accounts of operating Britain's first V bomber by aircrew and ground crew.

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