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Re: To Scale The Skies
To add a little more to Peter's modest post.
Peter takes you through his early life in Norfolk to his joining the RAF as a ground mechanic, before being accepted for flying duties, His service in the pre-war RAF in the Med is covered, and his subsequent service as flying instructor. Moving to an operational squadron in the mid-war years, S/Ldr Johnny Wells led the Typhoon fighter-bombers of 609 Squadron during the Normandy landings in June 1944. His service was interspersed with staff positions, but his flying continued post-war, with him finally retiring with the rank of Group Captain.
This is a first-class work, by a first-class writer, about a first-class flyer. I recommend this book most highly.
Oh yes, I nearly forgot to mention, there is one superb photo of Johnny with Wing Commander de Goat of 609 Squadron. That goat looks so hard and menacing, I would put it up against any Luftwaffe mascot, even 'Assi' Hahn's bear!!!
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