Ben Bennions DFC Battle of Britain Fighter Ace |
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| Author:
| Thomas, Nick |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84884-145-1 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2011 |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Limited
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $49.99 |
Book Description:
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Ben Bennion enlisted in the pre-war RAF, serving first as an 'erk' (ground crew) before being selected for pilot training. On the day he was due to begin a short period of leave, he decided to have one last crack at the enemy. During this engagement, Bennions lost an eye and became a member of Sir Archibald McIndoe's famous Guinea Pig Club.
Ben Bennion enlisted in the pre-war RAF, serving first as an 'erk' (ground crew) before being selected for pilot training. On the day he was due to begin a short period of leave, he decided to have one last crack at the enemy. During this engagement, Bennions lost an eye and became a member of Sir Archibald McIndoe's famous Guinea Pig Club.