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Fighter Pilot

The Life of Battle of Britain Ace Bob Doe

By (author) Helen Doe
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Amberley Publishing, Chalford, United Kingdom
Published: 15th May 2015
Dimensions: w 171mm h 248mm d 20mm
Weight: 905g
ISBN-10: 1445646110
ISBN-13: 9781445646114
Barcode No: 9781445646114
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In June 1940, at the age of twenty, Bob Doe believed himself to be the worst pilot in his squadron. Just three months later he was a highly decorated hero of the Battle of Britain. This is the story of the pilot who, in his own estimation, was not promising material for a fighter pilot. He left school at fourteen and had none of the qualifications or background of his fellow officers. But he found his place in the Battle of Britain, shooting down fourteen enemy aircraft and sharing in two others (he was the third highest scoring pilot of the Battle). He was unusual in achieving these victories in both Spitfires and Hurricanes. This biography, written by his daughter, a noted professional historian, tells the story of Bob's remarkable career, including his time in Burma leading an Indian Air Force squadron against the Japanese. He was a modest man who spoke for many veterans when he asked that they should not be considered as heroes but remembered for what they did. This book celebrates Bob's achievements and also those of the men who fought alongside him.

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'Among all the many stories of the Battle of Britain, Bob Doe's stands out. In this sensitive & well-researched biography we see the modest man behind the fighter ace.' * Richard Overy * 'This book is probably the best biographical account I have read of anybody in any walk of life and I recommend it without reservation. Whilst the final comment from Doe, that he and his colleagues should not be seen as heroes but remembered for what they did, is probably a good reflection of the man but perhaps too modest, given the pivotal importance of the Battle of Britain and its place in history.' -- Royal Air Force Historical Society, Journal 65 (2017) pp. 129-131 'Compelling & moving' * Stephen Bungay *