Tom Neil (1920–2018)
Author of The Silver Spitfire: The Legendary WWII RAF Fighter Pilot in his Own Words
Works by Tom Neil
The Silver Spitfire: The Legendary WWII RAF Fighter Pilot in his Own Words (2013) 51 copies, 2 reviews
Gun Button to Fire: A Hurricane Pilot's Dramatic Story of the Battle of Britain (1987) 40 copies, 2 reviews
Tagged
Common Knowledge
- Birthdate
- 1920-07
- Date of death
- 2018-07-11
- Gender
- male
- Occupations
- fighter pilot
memoirist - Organizations
- Royal Air Force (WWII)
- Nationality
- England
UK - Birthplace
- Bootle, Merseyside, England, UK
- Places of residence
- Thwaite St Mary, Norfolk, England, UK
- Associated Place (for map)
- England, UK
Members
Reviews
This is a very good account of one fighter pilot’s service during the Battle of Britain. It was written well after events when the author found his letters to his parents written during events. This makes for an interesting blend of ‘in the moment’ and long view perspective combined with memory jogs from the author’s correspondence bringing back forgotten episodes. This is a very thorough and worthwhile read.
What's incredible in this book is the network the author has and his ability to use it - as well as all the flying stuff of course.
Well worth a read if you've any interest in aviation or WWII.
Well worth a read if you've any interest in aviation or WWII.
Statistics
- Works
- 6
- Members
- 115
- Popularity
- #170,829
- Rating
- 3.8
- Reviews
- 4
- ISBNs
- 18