John Holmes was a schoolboy when World War II broke out in 1939,
but even then he knew his destiny lay in the skies. 'Boys from
these parts don't join the RAF', he was told on more than one
occasion. But they were wrong. After many months undergoing
selection and training he eventually made it into the air crew of
196 Squadron. It was there he embarked on a love affair with the
Stirling Bomber, and it was there that he met up with his crew -
his brothers in arms. With in-depth research, Steve Holmes'
inspirational, harrowing and at times humorous book charts the
wartime exploits of his father, John 'Sherlock' Holmes, and his
flight crew. Through many hours of research and contact with living
relatives of 'Sherlock's Squadron' Steve has pulled together a
unique and personal insight into the most brutal and devastating
armed conflict in history. Verified and independently confirmed by
the MOD, War Office Bomber Command and preserved navigator's
records and pilots' log books of the time, this is a comprehensive
and compelling account of World War II from the eyes of a group of
young RAF men from distant corners of the globe.
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