Reflections on the Battle of Britain. In the summer of 1940 the RAF triumphed against the odds – thanks to the efforts of both individuals and organisations, some of whom went unrecognised. It’s a story of courage and resilience, a testament to the strength of the human spirit – as much about the unheralded many as about those Churchill famously dubbed ‘the Few’.

A Spitfire Named Connie. The flying career of Flight Lieutenant ‘Robbie’ Robertson, a decorated Spitfire ace, ended prematurely when he was shot down and lost an eye in North Africa. Based on a treasure trove of over 300 of his wartime letters, discovered years after his death, this is the enthralling story of his two love affairs: with the Spitfire and the young schoolgirl he eventually married.

Like Father, Like Son. Air Marshal ‘Black’ Robertson looks back on a lengthy career, contrasting his experiences with those of his father, a decorated Spitfire ace whose own service was cut short by the loss of an eye when he was shot down in North Africa. Amongst the fascinating parallels a generation apart, two stand out: the astonishing role that Lady Luck played in both their lives, and a deep and abiding love of flying. It’s a unique testament to character and a tribute to those who made the RAF what it is today.

Owen Hardy – a Kiwi Ace’s RAF Journey. Probably the last New Zealand Spitfire ace to tell his story, Hardy left home at 18 bent on joining the RAF. Through skill and good fortune he survived the war unharmed, but adapting to a peacetime Air Force proved more challenging. If flying was his life, he was less enamoured with the staff jobs that followed his Vampire successes. It led finally to disillusion and frustration with the changing face of a post-war RAF that arguably undervalued some of its heroes.

Phew – That Was Close! Enthralling stories from Suez and the Cold War to the Falklands and the Balkans – the amazing experiences of both aircrew and groundcrew, from the highest to the lowest ranks, aircrew and groundcrew alike. It wasn’t just experiences in the air from which these individuals learnt lessons for life, it was the people with whom they worked, the places they served and the jobs they did. Their tales of derring-do offer a unique perspective on the RAF’s development and characters who formed its backbone.