I dug it out again recently and managed to get about half a dozen pages into it before tossing it in the trash can. 20+ years flying jets in various locations around the world changed the perspective enormously.
I totally agree. That book was amazing the first time I read it. Not so good the second time and sugary dross on the third attempt.
BAT21 had some great and realistic flying scenes. Why? No CGI and there was a real pilot flying out of sight in RHS while Danny Glover "flew" from LHS. The SPAD scenes had some of the best aerial cinematography every filmed.
Flight of the Intruder is also pretty good and he book is even better. A true pilot's tale.