Shields, John
Spitfire Pilot Air Commodore Geoffrey Stephenson: The Biography of the Pilot of Duxford's Spitfire Mk.I N3200
- ISBN 13:
- 9781036105402
- author:
- Shields, John
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 16.4 x 3.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Under the oak trees of the Oakwood Cemetery Annex in Montgomery, Alabama, lies the final resting place of a remarkable RAF officer, Air Commodore Geoffrey Stephenson CBE. His grave, marked by a date of 1954, stands out from the others, as it tells the story of a life that spanned two decades of war and peace. This biography sets out to answer the questions surrounding Stephenson's life and legacy, revealing the people, planes, and places that shaped him into a seasoned fighter pilot. Born in Lincolnshire and Ireland, Stephenson joined the RAF in 1928, alongside Douglas Bader, a lifelong friend. Together, they rose through the ranks, with Stephenson commanding 19 Squadron, a Duxford-based Spitfire unit, during the Battle of Britain. After being shot down and captured by the Germans, Stephenson spent five years as a prisoner of war, eventually returning to the RAF in 1945. This book tells the story of his remarkable life, from his early days as a pilot to his later years as a commander of jet fighters. With exclusive access to previously untold stories and archives, this biography sheds new light on the life of Air Commodore Geoffrey Stephenson CBE, a true hero of the RAF.
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