Goshawk Squadron
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The Booker-shortlisted Royal Flying Corps classic, reissued for the 50th Anniversary of its first publication
Derek Robinson Book order (chronological)
Derek Robinson is a British author celebrated for his military aviation novels, distinguished by their potent black humor. His writing delves into the grittier aspects of history, particularly the less-discussed events of his hometown, Bristol, and extends to guides on rugby. Robinson's narratives are characterized by a sharp, often satirical, examination of human nature under duress. He masterfully explores themes of courage, camaraderie, and the absurdities inherent in conflict, all conveyed through a distinctive narrative voice and a compelling sense of pacing.
A Good Clean Fight
- 453 pages
- 16 hours of reading
A Classic Derek Robinson story: three groups of men converge for a final battle in the western desert during World War II. An SAS patrol travels through the Sahara to attack a German airbase hundreds of miles behind the lines; a German intelligence officer, with a personal grudge to settle, plans to play the SAS at their own game. And our old friends from Hornet Squadron (A PIECE OF CAKE) are overhead - only just - now committed to suicidal ground-attack missions to satisfy their commander's determination to keep his job. Note: First published in 1992.
Piece of Cake
- 720 pages
- 26 hours of reading
With Hornets falling like flies, the Battle of Britain is no piece of cake.