This frank account of New Zealand Spitfire pilot Doug Brown traces
his training and action experienced in the RAF and social
activities during the war. From 'signing up' as a young 20 year old
when World War II broke out in 1939, he ventured to Canada on the
Awatea with 200 trainees and then on to England. The first solo in
a Spitfire was almost his last and he crashed on his first
operation with 485 Squadron. It was a life of contrasts: the thrill
of flying; the loss of fellow airmen; anticipation of combat; the
boredom of 'readiness'; indulgent mess banquets; rough conditions;
pranks and comradeship; and the unrelenting toil of war. None would
deny the effect the intensive active service would have on the
mental and physical state of pilots and all servicemen. Boys
quickly became men and survivors would claim they were the best
years of their lives.
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