Verified and independently confirmed by the MOD, War Office Bomber Command and preserved navigator's records and pilots' log books of the time, this is a comprehensive and compelling account of World War II from the eyes of a group of young RAF men from distant corners of the globe.

The inspirational story of how John 'Sherlock' Holmes, a young working class boy, came to realise his dreams and join the RAF and serve his country during WWII. Written by his son Steve, it charts the private and public wartime exploits of John and his flight crew.