"THREE STRIPES AND FOUR BROWNINGS"

A true story of a WWII by a lone survivor
By Bill Jackson
Turner Warwick Publications
ISBN 0-919899-14-5

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

This book revolves around Sergeant Bill Jackson and his crew who served with the squadron during late 1942 early 1943.

This is perhaps the best book on the squadron yet. A compelling book that describes with some skill the day-to-day dangers and perils of operational flying. The author, the crews rear gunner describes with some degree of realism the fears and dangerous encountered by a Bomber Command crew. Told in a forthright and gritty manner the book describes the camaraderie and closeness of the crew both in the air and on the ground.

This book for me epitomises everything that Bomber command stands for.

After many years trying to obtain this book, I am truly indebted to the webmaster Bruno for his generous help and donation of this book to the author. THANK YOU.

"YOUR LOVING SON"

Letters of an RCAF Navigator
Edited by Stephen L.V.King
Canadian Plains research Center
ISBN 0-88977-149-9

RECOMMENDED

This soft back book publishes the letters sent home by former Sergeant George McGowan King who was tragically killed while serving with the squadron 1943.

Georges’s often funny and at times heart wrenching letters home give a very personal view of his time while under training and operational with No.218 squadron. A down to earth and gritty book, a tribute to George and the men of the RCAF.

"BOMBER COMMANDER"

A Biography of Wing Commander
Donald Teale Saville. D.S.O D.F.C
By Francis Roy Chappell
Pen & Sword
ISBN 1-84415-092-5

The colourful and fascinating life of Donald Saville, one time commanding officer of No.218 Squadron who was tragically killed on operations with the squadron in 1943.

Saville joined the RAAF in 1927 and served almost continuously in the UK and Mediterranean until his death in 1943. A typical Aussie, his no nonsense approach to flying and his superiors is apparent throughout this book.