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Peter Brown, a Spitfire pilot at readiness throughout the Battle of Britain, who has previously in lectures, seminars and television interviews, expressed his own challenging views on the Battle, has now written a book mainly directed at the generations who have no memories or knowledge of the momentous events of 1940. His words remind us of the great achievement of victory and its crucial impact on our lives today, and on all the European countries which were ultimately saved. He writes with a still vivid memory of the threat of invasion, with the addition of the research he has now been able to carry out for many years on official documents, and with acknowledged help from authors of standing.
The book is divided into two parts. There is a presentation of the Battle over the skies of Britain in 1940, a battle without precedent and in which Peter encountered combat-hardened Luftwaffe pilots in Messerschmitts, Heinkels and Dorniers. There is recognition of the bravery of our fighter pilots and the courage of the people of Britain who endured the hardships of war and the terror bombing from the air. The second part gives an analysis of the factors which determined victory, with finally a vigorous defence of Dowding himself, who was unjustly and peremptorily removed from office without due recognition for his great achievement.

PETER BROWN joined the RAF in 1938 and was posted to 611 'West Lancashire' Squadron with Spitfires in 12 Group, initially at Duxford and then Digby. He was at readiness throughout the Battle of Britain, including with the controversial Duxford 'Big Wing' on 15 September, when the Luftwaffe's morale was broken and then in late September with 41 Squadron at Hornchurch where the fiercest fighting with the highest casualties took place. He was awarded the Air Force Cross for his service. Having flown in both 11 and 12 Groups during the Battle of Britain, his knowledge of the subject is second to none.