Jimmy Sheddan was one of the many New Zealanders who joined the
RNZAF, then left his native land to come to England to fight the
enemies of Great Britain and her Empire during World War Two.
Through his recollections we can share some of the trials and
wartime tribulations they faced. Yet we can read too of the
enormous amount of fun these men had despite the dangers and
sacrifices of war. It is this quality which endears his book to us
as well as the achievements of the airmen with whom he served.
During the war, Jim Sheddan rose from the rank of sergeant pilot
to squadron leader with 486 Squadron, a considerable achievement.
After starting with Spitfires, then going onto the Typhoon, Jim
became an expert exponent of the Hawker Tempest, winning the DFC.
In many ways his is a very special account as, amongst other
things, he survived 19 hours in a dinghy off the French coast, a
crash landing in a Tempest after a battle with a V1 flying bomb,
and the advance across northern Europe in the final weeks of the
war.
Few Tempest pilots have told their story - but Jim has, and in
an honest, self-effacing way that will astound and enthrall. With a
foreword by AVM J E 'Johnnie' Johnson, CB, CBE, DSO and 2 bars, DFC
and bar; and an appreciation by Group Captain Johnny Iremonger
DFC.
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