The Man Who Saved Smithy: Fighter Pilot, Pioneer Aviator, Hero: The Life of Sir Gordon Taylor Gc, MC

The narrative follows Patrick Gordon "Bill" Taylor, a notable figure in Australian aviation who earned the Military Cross as a World War I fighter pilot. His partnership with Charles Kingsford Smith led to record-setting flights, including a perilous journey across the Tasman Sea that earned him the George Cross for bravery. After the tragic deaths of his friends, Taylor emerged as a leading aviator, pioneering crucial air routes during World War II and ultimately receiving a knighthood for his contributions to aviation.