Life and Death in the Battle of Britain - Softcover

Carl Warner

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904897312 ISBN 13: 9781904897316

Publisher: Imperial War Museum, 2018

Synopsis

Guy Mayfield was the Station Chaplain at RAF Duxford during the Battle of Britain. His diary is a moving account of the war fought by the young pilots during that summer of 1940, providing a unique and intimate insight into one of the most pivotal moments in British history.

Frequently speaking to pilots who knew they may not survive the next 24 hours, Mayfield s diary provides a vivid account of the fears and hopes of the young men who risked their lives daily for the defence of Britain. Interspersed with photographs of the men and contextual narrative by IWM historian Carl Warner, this book brings a compelling and direct new perspective to this historic battle.

About this title

Review:

Recommended, without reservation, as a genuinely good, and thought-provoking read --Aeroplane

About the Author:

Carl Warner is a curator at IWM Duxford, where he worked on the development of the new American Air Museum.

About this edition

• Publisher: Imperial War Museum
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1904897312
• ISBN 13: 9781904897316
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176
• Editor: Carl Warner