Defence Electronics History Society
Members with avionics backgrounds
may well be interested in joining the DEHS where their knowledge and
experiences can help record history in this important field. Contact
the DEHS at www.dehs.org.uk or e-mail
New Books
Member David Ince has written a new book,
"Brotherhood of the Skies", drawing on his personal experiences in the
wartime RAF when he flew almost 150 Typhoon sorties; many will remember
his talk to the Association in October 2003 (see Newsletter No.5). The
book is a study of leadership in action, courage, fear, team spirit and
motivation which he and his comrades shared during the war, and it
explores elements of air power, Army Co-operation, fighter ground
attack and reconnaissance operations, which have been ignored in the
past. Copies are available from Grub Street (020 7924 3966) for £20.00.
Late Member John Chacksfield’s book “Sir Sydney Camm
- From Biplanes & Hurricanes to Harriers” has just been published
by Oakwood Press at £12.65 but can be bought direct from them (01291
650444) for £10.95. It is said to tell the aircraft and company story
well but to be rather light on biography.