Wings Aflame: The Biography of Group Captain Victor Beamish

by Doug Stokes

The acclaimed biography of Victor Beamish, the legendary Irish station commander who flew more operational forties than the much younger men under his command. In the Battle of Britain, at the age of 37, Beamish flew an incredible 126 fighter sorties, many of them solo. Decorated three times for his courage in combat, he was a true inspiration to the men under his command. Read More

The acclaimed biography of Victor Beamish, the legendary Irish station commander who flew more operational forties than the much younger men under his command. In the Battle of Britain, at the age of 37, Beamish flew an incredible 126 fighter sorties, many of them solo. Decorated three times for his courage in combat, he was a true inspiration to the men under his command. Read Less