Mark Hillier Livres

Contains full colour, high resolution images of the various items of uniform and equipment including descriptions of the items being used are included, supported by archive images.

The narrative follows Reginald Collis, a pioneering member of the Royal Flying Corps, who transitioned from Air Mechanic to a certified pilot and instructor. His journey includes flying alongside notable aviation figures and participating in early aerial combat during World War I. Collis meticulously documented his experiences in a unique flying log book, which is featured in this book alongside historical photographs. Acclaimed aviation author Mark Hillier enhances the presentation with thorough research and contextual notes, offering a rich historical perspective on early military aviation.

Set against the backdrop of World War I aviation, the story follows Lieutenant Geoffrey Dorman as he embarks on a flight from Shoreham to Gosport. Faced with dense sea fog and engine troubles, he must navigate the challenges of early aviation and make a critical decision to attempt a landing. This narrative explores themes of courage, the unpredictability of flight, and the perils faced by pilots during this era.

Contains full colour, high resolution images of the various items of uniform and equipment. A valuable reference source for historians, re-enactors, modellers and war-gamers.

Contains full colour, high resolution images of the various items of uniform and equipment. A valuable reference source for historians, re-enactors, modellers and war-gamers.

The most comprehensive visual history of this key RAF fighter station throughout the Second World War.

Located by the Baltic near the town of Barth in Western Pomerania, Germany, Stalag Luft I was one of a number of Stammlager Luftwaffe, these being permanent camps established and administered by the Luftwaffe, which were used to house Allied air force prisoners of war.Originally built for RAF personnel, by the time the camp was liberated by the Russians in May 1945, the camp contained approximately 7,500 American and 1,300 British and Commonwealth prisoners. The camp had expanded from the original single RAF compound, to a total of three. On 30 April 1945, the prisoners were ordered to evacuate the camp in the face of the advancing Soviet Red Army but refused. After discussions between the senior American and British officers and the Kommandant, it was agreed that to avoid unnecessary bloodshed the guards would depart, leaving the prisoners behind. The next day, the first Soviet troops arrived.This Official History of Stalag Luft I was prepared for the War Office just after the war, but was never released to the general public. It explores all aspects of the camp, from its administration, to the supply of the food and conditions the prisoners endured. Inevitably the author also investigates the subject of escapes, as well as the reprisals that followed.This account provides the reader with an accurate and unprecedented insight into the story of one of the longest-running German PoW camps of the Second World War.