About the Author

Mark Hillier is a chartered surveyor who has a deep knowledge of the history of the RAF, with a particular focus on the Second World War. He is also a qualified pilot, having flown for more than twenty-two years, including many flights from the former RAF Westhampnett, now Goodwood Aerodrome. He has previously co-authored a number of successful books on aviation and has written the biography of Wing Commander Thomas Murray.

Reviews

"...will most likely appeal to collectors and Battle of Britain buffs. It can be quite useful for getting minute details right."-- "Air & Space Power History"

"The author sets an iconic scene of young "Brylcream Boys" casually lounging around in shirtsleeves and fur-lined boots with their leather flying helmets lying by their sides waiting for an alert to "Scramble!" and take wing to battle the German Luftwaffe. Then he painstakingly details how every item of clothing and equipment the aviators wore and carried had a function ranging from comfort and warmth to communication, fighting and survival."-- "Toy Soldier & Model Figure"

"This is on great picture album of what these RAF pilots wore and used during the Battle of Britain. The book will be of much interest to both aviation historians and modelers alike."-- "AMPS Indianapolis"