Bloody Dangerous: Fifty Missions Over Germany

This thrilling memoir, published to mark the 105th birthday of author and pilot Flight-Lieutenant Colin Bell DFC, offers a last first-hand account of aerial warfare during World War II. Bell provides a powerful and inspiring portrait of bravery, detailing his experiences flying 50 raids over Germany in the Mosquito, including 13 missions to Berlin.

Key Features/Benefits

• Last first-hand account from a WWII pilot, Flight-Lieutenant Colin Bell DFC.
• Vivid depiction of flying the Mosquito aircraft on 50 raids over Germany.
• Recounts terrifying encounters with 88 mm radar-controlled anti-aircraft guns and night-fighting Messchersmitt 262s.
• Details harrowing incidents including engine failures, fuel starvation, near fatal ice, and shrapnel damage.
• Tells the story of joining up after witnessing the Blitz and serving with the elite Pathfinder 608 squadron.
• Includes personal recollections from pre-war London.

Specifications

• Author: Colin Bell
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 288 pages
• Publication Date: February 4, 2027
• ISBN-10: 034914897X
• ISBN-13: 978-0349148977
• Dimensions: 126 x 198 x 22 mm (12.6 x 19.8 x 2.2 cm)
• Weight: 505 g

Discover the courage and patriotism of the RAF comrades who served alongside Flight-Lieutenant Bell in this essential historical biography.