Fighter Aces of the RAF in the Battle of Britain

Ace fighter pilots from the British Royal Air Force share stories from the experiences during World War II’s Battle of Britain. This book examines the reality behind the myths of the legendary RAF fighter aces during the Battle of Britain. It explains why only a small minority of pilots those in whom the desire for combat overrode everything accounted for so large a proportion of the victories. It surveys the skills that a successful fighter pilot must have a natural aptitude for flying, marksma