The memoirs of R.V. Ashman, a fighter pilot who flew Spitfire during World War 2. His journey from early training to operational combat, including his time with No 130 (Punjab) Squadron and experiences in Norway, filled with detailed accounts of aerial combat. Characteristics ISBN 📘 ISBN-10 : 1852600136📘 ISBN-13 : 978-1852600136 Book cover finish(es) Hardcover ( square back binding ) Condition Inside pages good — Dust jacket missing Author(s) R.V. Ashman Publisher Patrick Stephens Limited Number of pages 192 Published date 1989 Language(s) English Size 16 x 24 x 2 cm Categorie(s) • BIOGRAPHIES• AVIATION MILITAIRE• SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE Description This is the personal account of R.V. Ashman, a Royal Air Force fighter pilot who flew the legendary Spitfire during World War II. This book chronicles his journey from his early days and pilot training through to active combat operations. The narrative covers his path to the cockpit, his time airborne, and his operational service with No. 130 (Punjab) Squadron. Ashman recounts his experiences during “The Big Push,” the challenges of fighter operations, and his service in Norway—The Land of the Midnight Sun. The memoir includes detailed accounts of aerial combat, daily life on fighter squadrons, the camaraderie between pilots, and the harsh realities of war. With personal photographs showing Spitfire Mark IX aircraft, training scenes, and fellow pilots, this book provides an intimate look at fighter operations during the war. Ashman’s writing offers insights into the technical and tactical aspects of flying the Spitfire, the organizational structure of fighter squadrons, and the psychological pressures faced by combat pilots. His story captures both the excitement and the sobering realities of aerial warfare during one of history’s most pivotal conflicts.
