Spitfire Saga by Angus Mansfield
RODNEY SCRASE’s life in the RAF began in an old airship shed when he took the King’s shilling in May 1941. He learnt to fly at a British Flying Training School in America and went on to fly Spitfires with Nos 72 and 1 Squadrons, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1944. He was released from service with a record of four enemy aircraft destroyed and three damaged, having taken part in the invasions of North Africa, Sicily and Italy, following up with a stint as an instructor in the art of air-to-air gunnery in Egypt. He finished the war flying escort missions with No. 1 Squadron from Manston, Kent. In Spitfire Saga Angus Mansfield presents the unique story of one man’s experience of flying the most iconic aircraft of the Second World War, using Rodney’s own logbooks and first-hand interviews with him and several other pilots. Complete with thorough historical context and a selection of Rodney’s personal photographs, this book is an excellent addition to any history enthusiast’s library. A true insider’s view of life as an RAF fighter pilot.
ANGUS MANSFIELD is the author of Barney Barnfather – Life on a Spitfire Squadron, published by The History Press in 2008 and reprinted in 2010. He was educated at Wallington Grammar School and currently works in banking. He lives in Bristol.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780750989213 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750989211 |
| Title | Spitfire Saga |
| Author | Angus Mansfield |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2019-01-21 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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