Panther Squadron

by Richard Townshend Bickers

Ex-RAF pilot's novel about life in a Hurricane fighter squadron based on the Indo-Burmese front. 207 pages. First edition, first printing. Black cloth boards, unclipped dust jacket designed by Barbara Walton (now in a removable protective sleeve). Slight shelf wear to jacket edges, previous owner's stamp on front free endpaper, tight and square binding. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging.

Genres: History

160 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

Richard Leslie Townshend Bickers has written more books about the RAF and its predecessor, the RFC, than any other author past or present - some under a pseudonym. Being multilingual, he does his own research in foreign archives and by interviews and correspondence. His short stories and newspaper articles were first published and broadcast while he was a serving RAF officer. By the time he left the RAF his first four novels had appeared. His biography of his friend "Ginger" Lacey, the top-scoring pilot in the Battle of Britain, was published to acclaim in 1962.Bickers volunteered for the RAF on the outbreak of war and served, with a Permanent Commission, for eighteen years. In England he operated with Fighter and Coastal Commands; in North Africa and Italy with Desert Air Force and Mediterranean Allied Coastal Air Force. After the war he did a tour in Hong Kong and Malaya.

Reviews

[Vikas Datta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Captivating account of aerial (and land conflict) against the Japanese in Burma and Mr Bickers weaves in an engaging facet of Princely India as well, though going a little of the rails in his rather uncharitable diatribe against the Japanese... and the ending seems a little too telescoped. Otherwise a good read with some well-drawn characters...

[Ed Walsh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good fast read

An entertaining story of the war in Burma. A war seemingly given second thought by the powers while Europe was conquered. The book describes the difficult conditions that the forces labored under. If you like air war stories this will entertain you.

[William · Rating 4 out of 5]

British squadron in the Burma theatre.

Air warfare in Burma, a subject that hasn’t been covered in detail. It’s known as the forgotten war - Burma. A quick read that satisfies. Highly recommended.

[Robert W Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

The story takes place in Burma, an area little known during WwW2 and even today. The characters are well fleshed out. Also of interest is the India aspects of the story. Wish it had been longer. One of those books you don’t want to end.

[Snakeman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hurricane sqaudron in Burma...enjoyable short story

[Gene Kerr · Rating 4 out of 5]

WWII air war

This was a interesting story. If you like Flying stories you many enjoy this book, it has an interesting story to tell.

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Where’s the follow on