Mannock: The Life and Death of Major Edward Mannock VC, DSO, MC, RAF

by Norman L.R. Franks, Andy Saunders

Arguably the highest scoring R.A.F. fighter pilot of the First World War, Edward ‘Mick’ Mannock’s life, and most particularly his death, are still shrouded in mystery. Did he achieve as many victories as are sometimes ascribed to him? How did he die? Where did he die, and more pertinently, where do his remains now lie? Respected investigative historians Norman Franks and Andy Saunders have assessed all the evidence and cut through the speculation to build up a complete picture of the man and his achievements as a fighter pilot. Having unearthed much new and enlightening information, they present herein, perhaps the first truly balanced overview of his life.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published July 31, 2008

About the author

Norman Leslie Robert Franks was an English militaria writer who specialised in aviation topics. He focused on the pilots and squadrons of World Wars I and II.

Reviews

[Ryan Wulfsohn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dispels a number of the myths and misconceptions about flying fighters in WW1. When Mannock heard of the Red Baron's death, he said " I hope he burned all the way down ". Gentleman rivals they were not ! Richthofen, in fact, did not burn. Mick Mannock, like so many others, did.