The history of the remarkable fighter aircraft, the workhorse of the RAF, which valiantly defended the skies above Britain. With documents, letters and first-hand accounts from those who designed, built and flew it.
Jacky Hyams Book order (chronological)
This author draws from a deep passion for history, particularly the 20th Century, though she began writing only after an extensive career in journalism and editing. Her work delves into the past, offering readers informative and captivating insights into historical subjects. Through her writing, she explores complex human stories and societal events with a keen eye for detail and narrative. Her aim is to provide readers not just with information, but with a deeper understanding of historical context.
The Spitfire Story
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Published in association with Imperial War Museums, this is a fascinating anthology of first-hand stories from Spitfire heroes and heroines of World War II.
Hoop Skirts and Ponytails
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
While thirteen-year-old East End schoolgirl Jacky Hyams is happily obsessed with Elvis, the country she lives in is undergoing a seismic social change. All around her, people are shaking off the drab austerity years after the Second World War. However, it is the dramatic cultural shift that sparks rifts between generations, as bewildered parents struggle to cope with the teenage rebellion against the old-fashioned attitudes. For Jacky, and so many like her, these tempting changes lead to a growing determination to break free of the traditional East End way of life.