Eight thousand miles from home, its fate hinges on just twenty Sea Harriers against the two hundred-strong might of the Argentine Air Force. The odds against them are overwhelming. The MoD's own estimates suggest that half the Harriers will be lost in the opening days of the conflict.
Built of lightweight wood and powered by two growling Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, the de Havilland Mosquito was an astonishingly fast and versatile warplane that the RAF initially doubted but soon relied upon. Within eighteen months of its prototype's creation, it became a vital asset, capable of outpacing the Luftwaffe and launching surprise attacks. Its roles included serving as a spyplane, night-fighter, and pathfinder for Bomber Command, cementing its reputation through daring bombing raids across occupied Europe, including Berlin, where success hinged on speed and precision. When Churchill's Special Operations Executive sought to destroy the Gestapo HQ in downtown Copenhagen to thwart a potential Nazi last stand, the Mosquito was the only aircraft suited for the mission. This narrative explores the legendary aircraft through the lens of that critical operation. Like Rowland White's previous works, it combines compelling storytelling, remarkable human experiences, and intriguing technological insights, illuminating a pivotal mission that contributed significantly to the war's conclusion.
When Argentinian forces invaded the Falklands Islands in 1982, it took the British government by surprise. They needed a fast response, and military chiefs came up with a plan of action - Operation Black Buck. This is an account of the last British bomber raid, recalling the long-range attack on Port Stanley that opened the Falklands War.
January 1972: the tiny outpost of British Honduras is threatened with imminent invasion by battle-hardened, US-trained Guatemalan paratroops. But there is only one deterrent the government can offer: HMS Ark Royal, once the Navy's most powerful warship, now a white elephant on the verge of being scrapped.