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Sean Feast

    Coming Down in the Drink
    Pathfinder Companion
    Gestapo Hunter
    D-Day Bomber Command: Failed to Return
    The Lost Graves of PeenemuNde
    Master Bombers: 1944-1945
    • 2024

      Gestapo Hunter

      The Remarkable Wartime Career of Mosquito Navigator Ted Sismore

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Focusing on the remarkable wartime career of Ted Sismore, the book highlights his exceptional skills as an RAF navigator and leader during World War II. Known for his strategic planning and execution of notable raids, he played a pivotal role in missions against high-profile Nazi targets, including a daylight attack on Berlin and Operation Jericho. After the war, he set a flying record with Mick Martin and continued his aviation career, retiring as an air commodore. Sismore's legacy is one of bravery and innovation in military aviation.

      Gestapo Hunter
    • 2024

      Wing Commander Eric Benjamin was no stranger to danger or excitement. In an action-packed RAF career he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross twice for bravery under fire. Flying Fairey Battles, Lancasters, and De Havilland Mosquitoes as an elite Pathfinder Master Bomber, Eric once said of flying that there was ‘no greater sport’.

      Main Force to Mosquito Master Bomber
    • 2022

      This comprehensive look at one of the war s most fascinating units will give the reader a greater understanding of the unit s vital contribution to the war and show how some of the techniques developed are still in use today.

      The Pathfinders
    • 2020
    • 2020

      The RAF Halton Apprenticeship Scheme has a deserved reputation for excellence. The brainchild of MRAF Hugh Trenchard, the founder of the Royal Air Force, it took the 'traditional' idea of an apprenticeship and interpreted it in a novel way.

      Halton Boys
    • 2018

      The story of one Second World War bombing raid, two war crimes trials, and the search to find three 'missing' airmen.

      Missing Presumed Murdered
    • 2017

      The story of Flight Lieutenant John Brennan DFC, one of the last surviving members of the famed Goldfish Club to have seen service during the Second World War.

      Coming Down in the Drink
    • 2014

      D-Day Bomber Command: Failed to Return

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      The narrative focuses on the crucial role of the Royal Air Force's Bomber Command during the D-Day campaign on June 6, 1944. It highlights their relentless air operations leading up to, on, and following the Normandy invasion, showcasing how these efforts were vital to the Allies' re-entry into 'Fortress Europe.' The book delves into the strategic significance of aerial bombardment in supporting ground forces and shaping the outcome of the campaign.

      D-Day Bomber Command: Failed to Return
    • 2012

      Pathfinder Companion

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Focusing on the elite Pathfinders of Bomber Command, this book explores their pivotal role in the air war against Germany. It delves into the unique challenges and dangers they encountered, as well as their significant contributions to the Allied victory. Through extensive interviews with surviving veterans, the narrative reveals personal stories and insights, providing a deeper understanding of these courageous men and their impact on military strategy during World War II.

      Pathfinder Companion
    • 2010

      Master Bombers: 1944-1945

      The Experiences of a Pathfinder Squadron at War

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of World War II, this book delves into the experiences of the Pathfinder force, an elite group within Bomber Command responsible for target marking and guiding bomber formations. It highlights the courage required for crews of master bombers who hovered over targets for extended periods, facing the constant threat of enemy fire. Sean Feast provides an in-depth examination of a specific squadron's operations, capturing the intensity and challenges faced during critical bombing missions.

      Master Bombers: 1944-1945