Wings Over Malta

Suffice it to say, "WINGS OVER MALTA" is one of the best novels detailing the intensity, excitement, and fear from aerial combat that I've read in ages. It details the experiences of Jack Williams, a Battle of Britain veteran, who, along with 15 other Spitfire pilots, flew off the deck of the aircra......more

Historically Relavent Fiction of Pilot & Groundcrew Experience in defending The Island of Malta from German Air Blitz & Threat of Invasion. Told from perspective of Fictional Pilot primarily but includes actual characters as well. Describes many Air battles in some detail, but also the difficult effo......more

Malta I enjoyed this book quite a bit. It conveys the desperate defense of the island better than many other books on the battle. The author is very good at character development and making the reader feel as if he is present in the action. It is obvious that the story was meticulously researched. The......more

I much enjoyed this book. I was posted to Safi as an Engine Mechanic in 1952 than later, following aircrew training, was posted to 38 Sqn at Luqa from 1955-58. Happy memories of a delightful time in lovely Malta. One small criticism, the rank of SAC was not introduced until after WW2. otherwise a we......more

great read Have read numerous books of this genre. Author provides enough historical detail balanced with historical fiction to create Ann enjoyable historical fiction novel.......more