Not alone, L. I have enjoyed a warm correspondence with Graham Pitchfork over a number of years.
I have always found him helpful and knowledgeable. For my part, on such acquaintance, I'd call him a friend.
Hercules/rotary is a blunder no doubt, which editing should have picked up.
It's not the only one I've spotted, others seemingly scan errors.
One, eg, (also a Ch intro) says "no hard experience" in relation to the Whispering Death myth - plainly a ts error for "no hard evidence".
Grub Street edit thoroughness/expertise on proof check seems to have been lacking, in my view.
Still, it is a fine book, entirely horse's mouth from Beaufighter aircrew, direct to Graham in almost all cases.
Sought and collected by him as Aircrew Association archivist from the early 2000's, direct from Assn members
(bar Dennis Spencer's chapter and Sutherland Brown's chapter, both duly & fully acknowledged).
Shot Down and in the Drink
Shot Down and on the Run
Missing Believed Killed
Men Behind the Medals (two volumes)
Airmen Behind the Medals
Buccaneer Boys
Forever Vigilant
RAF Day by Day
All his work.
Jibes about Graham's standing as an author, "plagiarism" etc etc: are a poor reward for all his efforts.
Likely water off a duck's back to such a senior commander and experienced author, but leaves a nasty taste.
This is the last Forum where I've been active: I'll not be again.
Forum rules preclude my posting a working link to my 211 Squadron site.
Don Clark