The Great War Ace, The Red Baron and Beyond: The Life and Achievements of Air Marshal Sir Brian Baker...

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Jacquie Buttriss

The Great War Ace, The Red Baron and Beyond

The Life and Achievements of Air Marshal Sir Brian Baker KBE, CB, DSO, MC, AFC

Jacquie Buttriss

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Pen & Sword Aviation
01 April 2024

Biography: historical, political & military; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; First World War; Air forces & warfare

From Rifleman to Air Marshal, Sir Brian Baker excelled in every role. Having transferred to the Royal Flying Corps and learning to fly in record time on a Maurice Farman Longhorn, he progressed to a Bristol Fighter on the Western Front. A natural pilot, he became a 'Flying Ace', chasing the Red Baron down and accounting for twelve Fokkers and Gothas in quick succession, earning several gallantry medals. Brian's close shaves were legendary. Between the wars he was Commander of the famous 'Cock Squadron' at Biggin Hill followed by being attached to the Royal Navy, pioneering the training and use of aircraft carriers. His many key appointments during the Second World War included commanding the RAF's North Atlantic defences and Coastal Command. His role in the planning of Operation CORK ensured that not a single U-Boat reached the Channel throughout the D-Day landings. Post-war Sir Brian, now an Air Marshal and CinC Transport Command, master-minded the Berlin Airlift with singular success. His career achievements were recognised by decorations from allied nations. A keen sportsman, Brian captained the RAF Cricket team at The Oval and organised a farewell tour of ten countries. Celebrating the achievements of one of the RAF's most illustrious characters, this overdue biography will be welcomed by aviation enthusiasts worldwide.

AUTHOR: Jacquie Buttriss is a biographer, memoirist and children's author of 68 books, published by Macmillan Hodder & Stoughton, Harper Collins and others. She has had four Sunday Times best-sellers, one of which was also Canada's best-selling non-fiction book of the year. Amongst her previous books have been five war-memoirs, one of which was short-listed for the British Library's National Life-Story Awards. She has spoken on BBC TV and radio and has written for both The Times and The Guardian. As a historian and museum researcher, Jacquie loves writing about past events through the lives of the people who lived them. Her home is in a a small Sussex town, steeped in history.

By: Jacquie Buttriss
Imprint: Pen & Sword Aviation
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781399058315
ISBN 10: 1399058312
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Jacquie Buttriss is a biographer, memoirist and children’s author of 68 books, published by Macmillan Hodder & Stoughton, Harper Collins and others. She has had four Sunday Times best-sellers, one of which was also Canada’s best-selling non-fiction book of the year. Amongst her previous books have been five war-memoirs, one of which was short-listed for the British Library’s National Life-Story Awards. She has spoken on BBC TV and radio and has written for both The Times and The Guardian. As a historian and museum researcher, Jacquie loves writing about past events through the lives of the people who lived them. Her home is in a a small Sussex town, steeped in history.