Fighter Pilot : The Life of Battle of Britain Ace Bob Doe
Fighter Pilot : The Life of Battle of Britain Ace Bob Doe
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Author(s): Doe, Helen
ISBN No.: 9781445646114
Pages: 256
Year: 201505
Format: Trade Cloth (Hard Cover)
Price: $ 57.96
Dispatch delay: Dispatched between 7 to 15 days
Status: Available

Published to coincide with the 75th anniversary of theBattle of the Britain, 10 July – 31 October 2015. Fully authorised biography of Bob Doe, written by hisdaughter, with complete access to his papers and rare photographs never beforepublished. Pre-publication endorsements from RICHARD OVERY: 'Amongall the many stories of the Battle of Britain, Bob Doe's stands out. In thissensitve & well researched biography we see the modest man behind thefighter ace' and STEPHEN BUNGAY: 'Compelling& moving'. Author will feature on BBC Radio 4's WOMAN'S HOUR talkingabout her father during the Battle of Britain 75th anniversary. Article tie in placed with THE DAILY MAIL to appear duringthe anniversary. Reviews in the aviation interest press, national weeklies,national daily and Sunday newspapers, to include: Flypast, The Mail on Sundayand The Times, TLS and The Spectator. Subject of the book is relevant to a large number of popularvisitor atractions including IWM London, IWM Duxford, The Battle of BritainMemorial Flight Visitor Centre (nr Lincoln), RAF Hendon (North London), RAFCosford (nr Wolverhampton), Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum (nrRamsgate), Yorkshire Air Museum, Tangmere Military Aviation Museum (nrChichester), Kent Battle of Britain Museum (nr Folkstone) and the Battle ofBritain National Memorial site at Capel-le-Ferne (nr Folkstone, new visitorcentre opening spring 2015).



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