Christopher Shores

Brian Cull

The air battle for Yugoslavia, Greece and Crete began in June 1940 with the Italian declaration of war. In the past, there has been much controversy amongst air historians on many of the details of the operations. It was here, for example, that "Pat" Pattie believed by many to be the Royal Air Force's "unknown" top-scoring fighter pilot of the whole war, saw most of his action. Just how many kills did he achieve and how? Taken from extensive research into available British, Italian and German records, and interviews and correspondence with survivors or relatives of those present, this book seeks to provide an accurate portrait of the air war for Yugoslavia, Greece and Crete from 1940-41.

Air War for Yugoslavia Greece and Crete 1940-41

First of the Few covers air operations during the month or so before the 'official' start of the Battle of Britain, 5 June to 9 July 1940, a period normally overlooked. The Battle of France commenced 5 June and the handful of RAF Hurricane and Battle squadrons that remained in France were heavily engaged as were Spitfire, Hurricane and Blenheims flying in support from the UK. Meanwhile, the Luftwaffe commenced intermittent nocturnal raids over eastern and north-eastern counties of England, resulting in the first night actions by RAF Blenheim night fighters. In the other direction, RAF night bombers were making forays over Germany and the occupied Low Countries. During the first week of July, Luftwaffe reconnaissance aircraft were overflying the south-east coastal areas and harrying shipping in the Channel. All of these actions are highlighted in First of the Few, many of the RAF aircrews experiencing combat for the first time survived as the 'first of the few' to participate in the forthcoming defence of Britain. The scene was thus set for one of the greatest battles in history - one that was to save the world from Nazi domination - the Battle of Britain.

First of the Few: 5 June - July 1940

Leo Nomis

It's the story of one who helped change the course of history.

The Desert Hawks

Bruce Lander

Heinrich Weiss

On May 10, 1940, the mighty German air force, numbering over 3000 aircraft of the Luftwaffe, invaded Northern France and the Low Countries. Facing them were the French Armee de l'Air and the small air arms of neutral Belgium and Holland. Even though the English sent reinforcements, they could not halt the German advance. Here is a meticulously researched book producing the first comprehensive account of air operations from both sides. The book also includes photographs never before published.

Twelve Days in May

Christopher F. Shores

Nicola Malizia

Research has taken over ten years as the authors have pieced together information gleaned from official records, surviving participants or relatives.

Malta, the Hurricane Years, 1940-41

An authoritative account of the final Allied victory over Malta.

The Spitfire Year 1942

Malta

David Nicolle

Shlomo Aloni

The continuation of the true story about the struggle for the skies over the Middle East.

Wings Over Suez

Yasuho Izawa

This is the story of the Allied air campaign across Singapore, Malaya, Burma, Ceylon and the Philippines during World War II. It documents the Allied underestimation of Japanese ability, which led to the destruction of 50% of the British bomber force in two days.

Brian Cull

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