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'The best description of aerial combat I have ever read.'Over 14 days at the heart of the Battle of Britain, Spitfire pilots Jack and Alex struggle to survive the savage battles raging in the air over southern England.Several times a day, they fly against overwhelming odds, witnessing the death and disfigurement of friends and enemies, and wrestling with the knowledge that the same could happen to them at any moment.Brief periods on the ground offer little respite, with Biggin Hill subjected to frequent air raids, during which many more friends are killed.Both Jack and Alex find love, but the Battle takes its toll.The flying scenes in Wings Over Summer are especially vivid, perhaps because Ron Powell spent much of his 32 years in the RAF as a flying instructor, teaching young men and women to turn upside down, jink and spin in light aircraft. He also met several Battle of Britain veterans and, more than anything, hopes Wings Over Summer will stand as a tribute to their courage.The cover design by Martin Butler is based on an image by Paolo Camera.You can read more about Ron's career and writing, including the sequel, Wings Over Malta, and his memoir, Shropshire Blue, on the website bearing his name.

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After 32 years in the Royal Air Force, from which he retired as a group captain (full colonel) pilot running the first stage of flying training for the army, navy and air force, Ron moved to south Wales to pursue his long held ambition of becoming a writer. Since then, he has written Wings Over Summer, a sequel, Wings Over Malta, and a first volume of memoir, Shropshire Blue: A Shropshire Lad in the RAF, Volume 1, Preparation For Flight, all of which are available as e-books and paperbacks on Amazon. He has also written numerous short stories and articles, many published and some prize-winning. More detail of Ron's career and samples of his writing can be found on his website, http: //www.ronpowell.co.uk

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