[Cruver Collecter]

I just finished Attack of the Airacobras by Dmitriy Loza. The book was a fantastic read about the Soviet use of the P-39 during WWII. Book provides some interesting information on the Soviet utilization of the Aircobra. It covers aces such as Aleksandr Pokryshkin,Grigoriy Rechkalov, Boris Glinka and Vadim Fadeev to name a few. The book was a real eye opener in regards to how well the Soviets put the P-39 to use.

[Cavtanker]

Originally Posted by Cruver Collecter

Just finished up another fairly interesting book Aces of the Reich by Gordon Williamson. It is interesting in that it breaks it down into land, sea and air categories. I found it interesting that sea category included E Boat, Auxiliary Cruisers and U Boats. Land section had the expected tank aces, but also infantry. Descriptions were fairly short, but but so was the book. Currently working on volume one of Stackpole Military History Series on Michael Wittmann.

The Stackpole series on German WWII armor is great. I own them all.

[jim]

Some interesting reads posted there, I will have to investigate.

I always have three or four books on the go, at the moment I am reading a great book that would interest my American cousins.

Its called The Few, written by Alex Kershaw, published by Penguin.

Its the fascinating story of the American volunteer pilots that fought in the battle of Britain.

Names I am sure some of you will be familiar with, like Billy Fiske, Eugene Tobin and Art Donahue to name a few.
Not forgetting Shorty Keough, who was indeed so short that he had to sit on a cushion in order to be able to see out of the Spitfires cockpit!

This is a first class read.

Another well worth reading is Desert Eagles,
Again its about American pilots but this time its about the Desert war and flying p40s!

Other books I have just started are Forgotten Voices, a WW11 history in the words of the men that fought it.
Nurses at War, women on the front line, It tells how over 3000 nurses lost their lives working on the front line caring for the wounded.

[Cruver Collecter]

Originally Posted by jim

Some interesting reads posted there, I will have to investigate.

I always have three or four books on the go, at the moment I am reading a great book that would interest my American cousins.

Its called The Few, written by Alex Kershaw, published by Penguin.

Its the fascinating story of the American volunteer pilots that fought in the battle of Britain.

Names I am sure some of you will be familiar with, like Billy Fiske, Eugene Tobin and Art Donahue to name a few.
Not forgetting Shorty Keough, who was indeed so short that he had to sit on a cushion in order to be able to see out of the Spitfires cockpit!

This is a first class read.

Another well worth reading is Desert Eagles,
Again its about American pilots but this time its about the Desert war and flying p40s!

Other books I have just started are Forgotten Voices, a WW11 history in the words of the men that fought it.
Nurses at War, women on the front line, It tells how over 3000 nurses lost their lives working on the front line caring for the wounded.

Desert Eagles sounds like a good one to pick up. I might have to try an hunt down a copy of it.

[jim]

Desert Eagles written by Humphrey Wynn, published by Airlife Classics.

Last edition 2001
Airlife Books

Web site doesnt seem to be responding for some reason.

[Cruver Collecter]

Originally Posted by jim

Desert Eagles written by Humphrey Wynn, published by Airlife Classics.

Last edition 2001
Airlife Books

Web site doesnt seem to be responding for some reason.

While trying to get some more information on the Desert Eagles book you recommended I came across another interesting sounding title. Desert Warriors by Russel Brown (Banner Books). This one covers the Australian P-40 Pilots at War in the Middle East and North Africa, 1941–1943. Had a pretty interesting review, and may have to try and hunt this one down in addition to the Desert Eagles book.

[JustPlaneNuttz]

Originally Posted by smartd

Hi Nuttz, Try the Spitfire Emporium in Kitchener or The Scottish Loft in Niagara on the Lake.
Both carry lots of Brit movies.
Spit Crazy will amaze you with their line -up. It is not all on their site.

Jump in the car and take the wife for a drive.

http://www.spitcrazy.com/vl-film.html

http://www.scottishloft.com/

Hey -- thanx very much for the tip! I'll do just that -- weather depending, of course!

JPN

[JustPlaneNuttz]

Currently, I have two books on the go, with a third on the way. First up is:

-- 'Bomber Pilot' by Group Captain Leonard Cheshire (1943)
-- 'Lancaster Down' by Steve Darlow (20000)
and on its way . . .
-- 'Tirpitz: The Halifax Raids' by Dr. Nigel Smith (1994)

The first two are very interesting in-depth character studies. The first ('Bomber Pilot') reads like the Bader book and focuses on the central character -- Leonard Cheshire -- and his personal impressions of early RAF Bomber Command days while he is still 'learning the ropes'. Boy, he sure is a different character than Bader, I'll say.

The second ('Lancaster Down') reads like a diary and bounces from first to third person narrative comfortably, yet it focuses on the downed group more than any one individual, albeit it is largely based on a diary with the odd quote. Somewhat quirky sounding presentation, but I can assure you it IS carried off very well. A solid, engaging read. I recommend them both highly.

I'll check back in on the third when I get it and read about half! (Can't wait either as it is the story of the Halifax on my desk!)

JPN