What book are you reading ?? - Page 9 - Aircraft of World War II

plan_D · 02-12-2008, 03:54 AM

I have always had an interest in those very few Americans (TBH I thought there were only 7) that fought in the BoB, but I've been put off looking into their RAF career because I get so annoyed by those Americans that have watched Pearl Harbour too many times and take it for gospel. Shame really...

...anywho, I'm reading Roman Warfare then I'll read Barbarians then I've got 3 Para to read ('cos I didn't finish it.)

Eco-81 · 02-12-2008, 09:51 AM

Plan D, from what it says in the book, Pilot Officer Hugh William Reilley of 66 Squadron has been historicaly recorded as a Canadian though he is American. I am not very far into the book (and I do not have it here with me now) but I do believe he came over with a Canadian unit and thats why he has not been listed as American.

DOUGRD · 02-12-2008, 10:00 PM

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Dougrd, I am about 1/3 the way through it and am really enjoying it. I think it is well researched and written. He has two other books as well, as soon as I get throught the stack beside my bed I think I will pick them up.

Great! and I've got a Barnes & Noble Booksellers gift card and they're having a 25% off sale this week online........decisions,decisions

Aussie1001 · 02-13-2008, 03:15 AM

Founding- Dan Abnett
Warhammer 40 K very gory, love it.

plan_D · 02-13-2008, 04:11 AM

Interesting, Eco. I'll have to read up on them at some point, they certainly deserve Great Britains respect.

A4K · 02-15-2008, 07:09 AM

At moment researching aircraft details more than reading as such at the moment, but have been rediscovering Terry Pratchett recently - he's written a heap of books since I last read him in NZ. Love those Discworld books!

ccheese · 03-23-2008, 07:23 PM

Just started John Costello's "The Pacific War". The newly revealed
history of the origins and conduct of World War II, in the Pacific, based
on hitherto secret archives.

Charles

Clave · 03-23-2008, 07:32 PM

My parcels came - 11 new fantasy novels, I am a happy bunny...

plan_D · 03-23-2008, 07:41 PM

I'm reading 3 Para... at the moment. 'bout 3 Para in Afghanistan 2006.

rochie · 03-24-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by plan_D

I'm reading 3 Para... at the moment. 'bout 3 Para in Afghanistan 2006.

reading same book plan d how are you finding it

pbfoot · 03-24-2008, 02:56 PM

Canadian Spitfire Piots volume 2

plan_D · 03-24-2008, 08:17 PM

Excellent, Rochie. I'm only on chapter 5 at the moment but it's largely backing up what was said in Sniper One about military/civilian "co-operation" and the ability of our troops in the field - top notch. If you haven't read Sniper One, I would recommend it.

freebird · 03-24-2008, 09:16 PM

I finished reading Eisenhower's book "Crusade in Europe" not long ago. I also got De Gaulle's book but it was the wrong one, not about WWII but a bunch of {French} political stuff so I gave up. I found a book of Zhukov's memoirs today at a used book sale so that will be next. {if I can find time!}

rochie · 03-25-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by plan_D

Excellent, Rochie. I'm only on chapter 5 at the moment but it's largely backing up what was said in Sniper One about military/civilian "co-operation" and the ability of our troops in the field - top notch. If you haven't read Sniper One, I would recommend it.

will look out for it am on chapter 14 of 3 para

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 03-25-2008, 03:30 PM

Red Pheonix by Larry Bond

02-12-2008, 03:54 AM	#121
plan_D Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 11,978	I have always had an interest in those very few Americans (TBH I thought there were only 7) that fought in the BoB, but I've been put off looking into their RAF career because I get so annoyed by those Americans that have watched Pearl Harbour too many times and take it for gospel. Shame really... ...anywho, I'm reading Roman Warfare then I'll read Barbarians then I've got 3 Para to read ('cos I didn't finish it.) __________________ "When you go home tomorrow, don't expect anyone to know what you have been through. Even if they did know, most people probably wouldn't care anyway. Some of you may get the medals you deserve, many more of you will not. But remember this, all of you are now members of the front-line club, and that is the most exclusive club in the world." - Lt. Col. Matthew Maer CO 1st Battalion, the Princess of Wale's Royal Regiment. Camp Abu Naji, Oct. 2004 To those in that club.

02-13-2008, 03:15 AM	#124
Aussie1001 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queensland- Australia Posts: 915	Founding- Dan Abnett Warhammer 40 K very gory, love it. __________________ 98% Of teens surround their minds with rap. If you're part of the 2% that stayed with rock, put this on your signature I am also one of the 2% who does not own a myspace account.... DEFY THE SYSTEM

02-13-2008, 04:11 AM	#125
plan_D Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 11,978	Interesting, Eco. I'll have to read up on them at some point, they certainly deserve Great Britains respect. __________________ "When you go home tomorrow, don't expect anyone to know what you have been through. Even if they did know, most people probably wouldn't care anyway. Some of you may get the medals you deserve, many more of you will not. But remember this, all of you are now members of the front-line club, and that is the most exclusive club in the world." - Lt. Col. Matthew Maer CO 1st Battalion, the Princess of Wale's Royal Regiment. Camp Abu Naji, Oct. 2004 To those in that club.

03-23-2008, 07:23 PM	#127
ccheese Older Than Dirt Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 7,988	Just started John Costello's "The Pacific War". The newly revealed history of the origins and conduct of World War II, in the Pacific, based on hitherto secret archives. Charles __________________ Good people sleep peacefully in their beds at night, only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell

03-23-2008, 07:32 PM	#128
Clave Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Deep in suburban Surrey Posts: 2,088	My parcels came - 11 new fantasy novels, I am a happy bunny... __________________

02-12-2008, 09:51 AM	#122
Eco-81 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 29	Plan D, from what it says in the book, Pilot Officer Hugh William Reilley of 66 Squadron has been historicaly recorded as a Canadian though he is American. I am not very far into the book (and I do not have it here with me now) but I do believe he came over with a Canadian unit and thats why he has not been listed as American.

02-15-2008, 07:09 AM	#126
A4K Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,851	At moment researching aircraft details more than reading as such at the moment, but have been rediscovering Terry Pratchett recently - he's written a heap of books since I last read him in NZ. Love those Discworld books!

03-23-2008, 07:41 PM	#129
plan_D Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 11,978	I'm reading 3 Para... at the moment. 'bout 3 Para in Afghanistan 2006. __________________ "When you go home tomorrow, don't expect anyone to know what you have been through. Even if they did know, most people probably wouldn't care anyway. Some of you may get the medals you deserve, many more of you will not. But remember this, all of you are now members of the front-line club, and that is the most exclusive club in the world." - Lt. Col. Matthew Maer CO 1st Battalion, the Princess of Wale's Royal Regiment. Camp Abu Naji, Oct. 2004 To those in that club.

03-24-2008, 02:56 PM	#131
pbfoot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: niagara falls Posts: 5,961	Canadian Spitfire Piots volume 2

03-24-2008, 08:17 PM	#132
plan_D Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 11,978	Excellent, Rochie. I'm only on chapter 5 at the moment but it's largely backing up what was said in Sniper One about military/civilian "co-operation" and the ability of our troops in the field - top notch. If you haven't read Sniper One, I would recommend it. __________________ "When you go home tomorrow, don't expect anyone to know what you have been through. Even if they did know, most people probably wouldn't care anyway. Some of you may get the medals you deserve, many more of you will not. But remember this, all of you are now members of the front-line club, and that is the most exclusive club in the world." - Lt. Col. Matthew Maer CO 1st Battalion, the Princess of Wale's Royal Regiment. Camp Abu Naji, Oct. 2004 To those in that club.

03-24-2008, 09:16 PM	#133
freebird Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 2,322	I finished reading Eisenhower's book "Crusade in Europe" not long ago. I also got De Gaulle's book but it was the wrong one, not about WWII but a bunch of {French} political stuff so I gave up. I found a book of Zhukov's memoirs today at a used book sale so that will be next. {if I can find time!} __________________

03-25-2008, 03:30 PM	#135
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 34,076	Red Pheonix by Larry Bond __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"

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