Sherlock's Squadron - The Incredible True Story of the Unsung Heroes of World Wa

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Verified and independently confirmed by the MOD, War Office Bomber Command and preserved navigator's records and pilots' log books of the time, this is a comprehensive and compelling account of World War II from the eyes of a group of young RAF men from distant corners of the globe.

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John `Sherlock' Holmes was a schoolboy when WWII broke out in 1939 but even then he knew his destiny lay in the skies. "Boys from these parts don't join the RAF," he was told on more than one occasion. But they were wrong…. After many months undergoing selection and training, he eventually made it into the air crew of 196 Squadron. It was there he embarked on a love affair with the Stirling Bomber. It was there he met his crew, his brothers in arms.

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The inspirational story of how John 'Sherlock' Holmes, a young working class boy, came to realise his dreams and join the RAF and serve his country during WWII. Written by his son Steve, it charts the private and public wartime exploits of John and his flight crew.

Author Biography

Steve Holmes spent15yearscompleting this book in memory ofhis late father Flight Engineer John Holmes and his comrades who flew with him and those on the ground who supported them."

Long Description

John Holmes was a schoolboy when World War II broke out in 1939, but even then he knew his destiny lay in the skies. 'Boys from these parts don't join the RAF', he was told on more than one occasion. But they were wrong. After many months undergoing selection and training he eventually made it into the air crew of 196 Squadron. It was there he embarked on a love affair with the Stirling Bomber, and it was there that he met up with his crew - his brothers in arms. With in-depth research, Steve Holmes' inspirational, harrowing and at times humorous book charts the wartime exploits of his father, John 'Sherlock' Holmes, and his flight crew. Through many hours of research and contact with living relatives of 'Sherlock's Squadron' Steve has pulled together a unique and personal insight into the most brutal and devastating armed conflict in history. Verified and independently confirmed by the MOD, War Office Bomber Command and preserved navigator's records and pilots' log books of the time, this is a comprehensive and compelling account of World War II from the eyes of a group of young RAF men from distant corners of the globe.

Details ISBN1782194215 Author Steve Holmes Year 2013 ISBN-10 1782194215 ISBN-13 9781782194217 Media Book Short Title SHERLOCKS SQUADRON Language English Birth 1971 Imprint John Blake Publishing Ltd Subtitle The Incredible True Story of the Unsung Heroes of the D-Day Landings Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 940.544941092 Publication Date 2013-07-01 Illustrations Illustrations Format Paperback UK Release Date 2013-07-01 AU Release Date 2013-07-01 NZ Release Date 2013-07-01 Pages 288 Publisher John Blake Publishing Ltd Audience General We've got this

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