The Pathfinders

Book of the Year Bronze Award Winner * Military History Matters *They were the bravest of the brave… [an] absorbing history * Daily Mail (Book of the Week) *A sensitive, colourful and moving account… Compelling – Saul David * Telegraph ***** *Another excellent book by Will Iredale, delving into the story of Bomber Command’s Pathfinder Squadrons with drama and pace. The human stories, and the incredible advancements in aerial warfare, leap from the page from start to finish * John Nichol, author of TORNADO - In the Eye of the Storm *Fascinating and utterly gripping … Will Iredale’s painstaking research is impeccable, as is his storytelling. This stunning book is scored with unforgettable characters, reminding us this is a human story of resourcefulness, ingenuity, and above all, extraordinary courage – James HollandPainstakingly researched and brilliantly told: Will Iredale has really captured the essence of the RAF’s elite pathfinder force * Keith Lowe, bestselling author of SAVAGE CONTINENT *A highly-readable account of raw courage and technical innovation, brought to life by a master historian * Paul Beaver, historian and heritage pilot *A superb book full of evocative stories * Britain at War magazine *Mesmeric … their contribution to Britain’s victory was vital … skillfully interweaves details of the brave pilots’ lives with a weighty account of British military strategy * Observer *

Will Iredale is a bestselling author, journalist and media consultant. After a decade working at the Sunday Times, first on the foreign news desk and subsequently the home news desk specialising in domestic news and investigations, he wrote the bestselling book The Kamikaze Hunters. He is currently a media consultant and lives in Kent with his family.

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