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Old 3rd Oct 2013, 13:01
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Chris Scott
 
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I'm surprised no one's mentioned David Beaty...



His aforementioned The Heart of the Storm is not as well-known as Cone of Silence (which was made into a feature film), but gives a rare insight into the type of operation run by BSAA just after WW2. If you like Ernest Gann, it's a must. For a list of his other books:
Arthur David Beaty - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Incidentally, although I greatly admire Gann's flying experiences and writing skills, in later life I have come to think his concept of fate is greatly overplayed - even potentially dangerous.

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