World War II Flying Stories

These are a very enjoyable and well written set of stories from an author who evidently has researched her subject matter thoroughly and must also possess a great love of flying. Character development is often a failing in the short story format but Jacqueline Puchtler manages to bring clarity and depth to most of her people (and pigeons!) in just a few pages. Some of the stories are overly sentimental which may put off those who expect more Biggles than Barbara Cartland but each tale is well crafted and the roller coaster emotions well illustrate the perils and uncertainties which must have characterised life as a wartime pilot. I particularly enjoyed the story about "Operation Chastise" which adds a fictional element to the Dam Busters story and may therefore offend the purist. For my money, if the technical details are accurate, as I think they are here, then it is a highly effective and enjoyable way for the reader to learn some history.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Cranthorpe Milner Publishers for permitting me to review this book.

What a great collection of short stories. Each one is full of action and is well written. This book will surely hold your attention! I could not put this book down till I finished it. A great read for the air enthusiast.

Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.