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Book SynopsisNew paperback edition - This is the fascinating true story of RAF Sutton Bridge. Between 1926 and 1946, the base saw the development and implementation of a training system that turned inexperienced pilots into Top Guns. 525 graduates and staff fought with The Few to win the Battle of Britain.
Trade Review‘The Central Gunnery School was the first of its kind in the world.’ -- Group Captain Allan Wright
'The detailed history of RAF Sutton Bridge is brought to life with plenty of first-hand accounts which serve to remind us all of the great risk and sacrifice made by these young men. RAF Sutton Bridge is now vanishing under an industrial estate, and marked only be a memorial plaque and a few remaining buildings, which is why books such as this are important part of the history of the Royal Air Force.' -- The Writing Desk, November 2023
'This will probably be mainly of interest to serving and ex-aircrew rather than wargamers, but is a stark reminder of the dangers faced even in training in WWII: from memory, Bomber Command lost around 15,000 aircrew in training and accidents?' -- Miniature Wargames Magazine, February 2024
