Dec 12, 20206 minUnder Hostile SkiesIf you're reading this and you are 'dark blue', I'm probably about to say some things you won't agree with. But you'll be in good...
Sep 8, 20206 minThe secret plan to throw everything into battle - Plan Banquet80 years ago this week, Britain faced the most serious threat of invasion in 900 years of its history.
Jul 24, 20204 minThe Dowding SystemAn oft-asked question in debate is 'what single factor contributed more than any other to Britain prevailing in 1940?'
Jul 17, 20202 minFancy a Brew...ster? Banquet CEILING (Part 2)A Brewster Buffalo that is.... Moving through our spreadsheet of role assignments for No 17 Group brings us to a section titled Fighter...
Jul 15, 20202 minBanquet Ceiling (Part 1)As promised, here's more from my research into Britain's anti-invasion plans in 1940. 'Banquet Ceiling' concerned No 17 Group based at...
Jul 13, 20201 minDogs of WarIf you're a dog owner like me, this list of qualities will be familiar; playfulness, loyalty, energy and of course, unconditional love....
Jul 13, 20201 minCombat on a PageOne of the most invaluable primary sources that I have found in researching the Battle of Britain period are the Operations Record Books...
Jul 12, 20202 minOperation BANQUETBritish preparations against invasion in 1940 have become, it is fair to say, a bit of an obsession of mine. Lucky me then that in...
