Bruce Vigar Libri

Based on the graphic, contemporaneous accounts and reports of those involved in the attempts to be first across the Atlantic.

Explores the events of the two main Chindit missions - Operation Longcloth and Operation Thursday.

The narrative highlights the daring efforts of British test pilots who, over 70 years ago, pushed the boundaries of aviation. Their willingness to take immense risks paved the way for modern air travel, enabling flights to distant destinations like Adelaide and Zurich. The book delves into the challenges and triumphs faced by these pioneers in their quest to achieve unprecedented speeds and altitudes, ultimately transforming the way we travel today.

Features a series of first hand accounts, relayed from transcripts of original conversations between the authors and the various interviewed veterans. Memories preserved for posterity, these accounts illuminate our understanding of this most iconic raid Supplemented by a series of rare black and white illustrations.