Lonely Warrior by Jean Offenberg, Victor Houart [EPUB: 1910690163]

• Title: Lonely Warrior: The Journal of Battle of Britain Fighter Pilot Jean Offenberg
• Author: Jean Offenberg, Victor Houart
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• Publisher (Publication Date): July 19th 2016 by Grub Street
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1910690163
• Download File Format: EPUB

First published in 1956, Lonely Warrior is the tale of one fighter pilot s experiences of the Second World War. Taken from the wartime diaries of Jean Offenberg, a Belgian who left his native homeland to join the RAF, the book tells of the grim reality and fears fighter pilots faced during the Battle of Britain. Offenberg had a remarkable career in the two years he spent in England. Flying with 145 and 609 Squadrons respectively, he was the first Belgian to receive the DFC. He also led, despite his junior rank of flight lieutenant, a British squadron into action. With the exercise books that he used as his diary remaining mislaid for over a decade, this unique story nearly wasn t told. But thanks to their discovery by fellow Belgian, Victor Houart (who also left Belgium to join the RAF), this thrilling and evocative picture of air fighting came to life. Amongst Offenberg s entries, Houart has included annotations to provide historical context for the reader. This intensely moving account of the Battle of Britain will grip readers and ensure that fighter pilots will not be forgotten by generations to come.”