Bloody Dangerous

Colin Bell DFC is one of the most remarkable people I’ve ever met: a centenarian who looks eighty and acts half that age, and a fantastically courageous wartime Mosquito bomber pilot with over fifty combat missions to his name. He’s also one of the very last connections to that extraordinary generation - and one who is exceptionally cogent and articulate about his incredible experiences. Colin Bell is a very, very special fellow and his story is an exceptional one * James Holland *Colin Bell is a legend in military circles and his wartime story is an incredible inspiration to those of us who followed him into the RAF. Bloody Dangerous is a terrific read, combining laugh-out-loud reminiscences with jaw-dropping accounts of aerial warfare. A truly memorable military memoir from one of the last of our nation’s great Second World War figures * John Nichol *Brimming with quiet courage and patriotism * Daily Mail *Stirring * The Times *They don’t make them like Flt Lt Bell any more * Daily Express *An inspiring portrait of bravery in action… Bell paints a vivid picture of what it was like to fly a plane called the ‘wooden wonder’ in 50 daring raids over German * The i *

Colin Bell was born in East Molesey, near Hampton Court Palace, in March 1921. His father, a senior civil servant, took him to watch Lindbergh’s arrival in Croydon when he was four years old.

Upon the outbreak of war, Bell volunteered for the RAF but was initially rejected due to his age. After serving as a Mosquito pilot, he was demobilized and went on to become a Chartered Surveyor, retiring in 2019 at the age of 98.

Bell is an active supporter of several veteran groups, including the RAF Benevolent Fund, and is known for his talks about his wartime service. He has also participated in podcasts and remains an active driver, traveler, and social media user.

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