SPITFIRE
A gripping tale of the courage and heroism of Churchill’s “Few” based on true events. Perfect for fans of Robert Radcliffe and Laura Hillenbrand.
May 1940. The French and British armies are in retreat as Hitler’s blitzkrieg storms through France. Finally, they are beaten back to the coast at Dunkirk, with nowhere left to flee.
Churchill is determined to rescue as many men as possible, for without her army, Britain is sunk
A plan is hatched to evacuate the men from the beaches by sea, but it will take the combined strength of all the forces to ensure its success.
Sam, a young RAF pilot flies sorties daily over France, engaging the enemy in the skies over Dunkirk. He is determined to protect the men trapped on the beaches below, and give them a fighting chance of returning to home shores
Day after day he returns to base when others do not. He witnesses friends shot down by the Luftwaffe, sometimes lost at sea. And each time he wonders when his luck will run out, yet still, he returns to the hell in the skies. Survival is Victory.
2025 was the 80th anniversary of VE Day. While the war still raged on in the Pacific, it was finally over for all in Europe and great celebrations rolled out around the world. Why not celebrate by reading a new book about those remarkable times, and in doing so, remember the “Few” who gave their all for us today.
Fast-paced tale of sorties over Dunkirk.
I loved this story. Spitfire sorties over Dunkirk. Can’t wait to read The Beauty Shop, especially as it holds a special place in my heart: I interviewed on of McIndoe’s Guinea-pigs for a school history paper. Top of the list on my TBR pile.
5-Star Review
Riveting Snapshot of a Pilot’s Life in Wartime
A thoroughly enjoyable short story that seems to condense an age into 24 hours in the life of Spitfire pilot Sam, in 1940 England. He mourns the loss of his roommate, Kit, shot down over Dunkirk, as if he were a long standing friend – but a three week friendship is a lifetime for pilots who live on the edge, risking their lives every time they take to the skies. The author skilfully evokes wartime England and the tension is palpable.
5-Star Review.
Dunkirk day to day
NOTE: Goodreads marked this review with a ** spoiler alert ** but that would be only if you know nothing about Dunkirk’s rescue efforts.
A short story from the author Suzy Henderson outlining Operation Dynamo, Churchill’s answer to the stranded, outnumbered allied troops trapped on the beach at Dunkirk. 340,000 men were rescued by Britishers in little boats, a feat that gave Britain a chance to win the war. Without those allied troops rescued by British fishermen and pleasure boat owners, the war would have been lost for sure. Ms. Henderson has several novels set in WWII Europe, many of which I own on Kindle. If you have a WWII interest, she draws a wonderfully complete picture of the events and people who contributed to the winning of this world war.
5-Star Review.
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