Clean Sweep

The Life of Air Marshal Sir Ivor Broom

Author: Tony Spooner Series: Bomber crews

The story of Air Marshal Sir Ivor Broom who completed three full tours of operations over enemy territory, including 31 low-level attacks from his operations base in Malta. After the war, he went on to set a new speed record while flying from Canada to the UK, and was one of the early squadron commanders of the Red Arrows display team.

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The remarkable story of a lad from the Rhondda Valley who rose from the rank of Sergeant Pilot to Air Marshal receiving the DSO, three DFCs, an AFC and other decorations along the way. He completed three tours of operations over enemy territory including 31 extremely dangerous low level attacks on enemy targets from the beleaguered island of Malta.

This is not only the story of a skillful and courageous pilot but also relates Sir Ivor's varied and interesting post-war life. In 1955 he set a new speed record flying from Canada to England in a Canberra bomber, became Commandant of CFS which included the management of the Red Arrows and he commanded No.11 Group at the height of the Cold War.

Clean Sweep provides a fascinating glimpse of RAF life through some of its most eventful years.

About the Author

A retired RAF pilot who flew two operational tours with Coastal Command in the Battle of the Atlantic. He is the author of six books, including three on RAF air pilots.