Duel of Eagles: The Struggle for the Skies from the First World War to the Battle of Britain

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Summary: For 'Carmathen', from Brazil, below...
Review: 'I'm not sure how good your review is,perhaps this is just another battle of Britain book, and not the best, Carmathen, ........but Peter Townsend is associated with no 85 Squadron RAF, the famous Hexagons, rather than 43 squadron. He is in most RAF 'order of battle' as CO of 85.
85 is a very famous unit, perhaps one of the 2 most famous RAF fighter squadrons, the Hexagon emblem is seen in WW1 in lineups of SE5a's in pictures, and Hurricanes in Battle of France and Battle of Britain pics.
I think most RAF historians will back me up on that.
All the best.

Rating:
Summary: For 'Carmathen', from Brazil, below...
Review: 'I'm not sure how good your review is,perhaps this is just another battle of Britain book, and not the best, Carmathen, ........but Peter Townsend is associated with no 85 Squadron RAF, the famous Hexagons, rather than 43 squadron. He is in most RAF 'order of battle' as CO of 85.
85 is a very famous unit, perhaps one of the 2 most famous RAF fighter squadrons, the Hexagon emblem is seen in WW1 in lineups of SE5a's in pictures, and Hurricanes in Battle of France and Battle of Britain pics.
I think most RAF historians will back me up on that.
All the best.

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Summary: 'You Are There' Aerial Warfare History
Review: English Ace Peter Townsend's reconstruction of the Battle of Britain. This spirited rendition, written by a pilot who flew and fought during the struggle, follows the career of the author and German counterparts amidst the looming backdrop of WWII. This account moves from the defeat of the Kaiser's air force in 1918 to 1940 when Hurricanes, Spitfires and Bf-109s (Messerschmitt) dueled over English skies. The history of the fledgling Luftwaffe and RAF during their formative years is terrific. Also of interest is the general characterization of the RAF, which during the Battle of Britain was a multicultural force comprising British, Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders as well as squadrons from most of the European countries Germany had conquered as well...plus a handful of Americans. Belongs on a bookshelf with Brickhill's 'Reach for the Sky,' Forrester's 'Fly for Your Life,' Deere's 'Nine Lives,' Galland's 'The First and the Last' and Richard Hillary's work...classics all!

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Summary: JUST ANOTHER ONE
Review: Even giving credit to the fact that this book was written by a pilot who was there ( Townsend served in 43 Squadron ), one cannot escape the conclusion that this is just another book about the Battle of Britain. And not the best, unfortunately...

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Summary: duell of eagles
Review: extremely good in details, very professional view from a fighter pilot point of view, very good background history about the origin of the Battle of Britain and the battle itself. just an excellent book.