Spitfire Groundcrew Under Fire: An RAF 'Erk's' War from the Battle of Britain to D-Day and Operation Bodenplatte
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| Publisher | Air World |
| ISBN 13 | 9781399059862 |
| ISBN 10 | 1399059866 |
| Author | Mark Hillier |
| Language | English |
| Book Description | An unusual autobiography of one man's wartime service as a member of RAF groundcrew. |
| About the Author | MARK HILLIER is a chartered surveyor who has a deep knowledge of the history of the RAF, with a particular focus on the Second World War. He is also a qualified pilot, having flown for more than twenty-two years, including many flights from the former RAF Westhampnett, now Goodwood Aerodrome. He has previously co-authored a number of successful books on aviation and has written the biography of Wing Commander Thomas Murray.JOE RODDIS enlisted in the RAF in 1939 at the age of 17. He remained a member of groundcrew of Nos. 234 and 485 squadrons through until VE Day. He remained in the RAF during the developing Cold War. Having participated in the Berlin Airlift, Joe saw service with 3 Sqn on the Vampire and based in Germany. He then moved on to a crew chief role on the RAF's Boeing B-29 Washingtons, followed by a stint on Valiants and Canberras with 617 Squadron. He also served operationally in Malaya. After earning his RAF Long Service Medal, Joe retired from the RAF, but stayed in aviation, taking up a post with Rolls-Royce at Derby. Joe passed away on 17 April 2017, aged 96. |
| Publication Date | 6 March 2025 |
| Number of Pages | 168 pages |
Spitfire Groundcrew Under Fire: An RAF 'Erk's' War from the Battle of Britain to D-Day and Operation Bodenplatte
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