The Shy Assassin
The Inspiring Story of Cyril ‘Frank’ Babbage, Battle of Britain Spitfire Ace turned D-Day Mosquito Pilot
$55.99
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
3 September 2025
Summary
One of the few RAF aircrew to play a central part in two of the Second World War’s most momentous events, the Battle of Britain and D-Day, Cyril ‘Frank’ Babbage was a survivor. He wasn’t just an immensely skilled pilot; he was also blessed with extraordinary good fortune. Shot down three times, once by a Luftwaffe Experte and Ritterkreuz (Knight’s Cross) holder, he would later claim the first of the new German Focke-Wulf 190 fighters lost in aerial combat, killing another holder of the Ritter…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781911714262 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1911714260 |
| Author: | Air Marshal G.A. 'Black' Robertson, G.A. 'Black' Robertson |
| Publisher: | Grub Street Publishing |
| Imprint: | Grub Street Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 3 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 552g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 156mm x 234mm |
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Critics Review
“This is a good biography of an aviator who took part in two defining moments of the war. It sheds light on a pilot who is representative of the heroism and humility of the period and is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the Battle of Britain, night interdiction, and RAF fighter operations in World War II.”– “The Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation”
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