Flames in the Sky

Originally published in 1952, FLAMES IN THE SKY contains within it a series of stories full of derring-do based on various aspects of the air war during World War II from the German Blitzkrieg in the West in May 1940 to Japan's last gasp through the use of Kamikazes (suicide planes) to wrest victory......more

Brilliantly written account In this book, Pierre Klosterman sheds light on some little known aspects of the war. Through extensive research, he recounts through individual, exploits areas of aviation in the Second World War, and known to the public, due to heavy censorship at the time. A particularl......more

Drawn to this for multiple reasons. First person tale, WW2 , and he flew for the Free French, a much under appreciated fighting force in the war. The book bounces around the rapidly expanding technology, 1939, biplanes, 1945, jet fighters. Far East covered too with good detail as the war drew to an e......more

This was one of my first war books. I’ve read it back in the 60s and I did it again many times. It’s a great result of extensive research performed by Closterman and the interesting results is some war records related by an actual fighter pilot.......more

Was given this book by an RCAF fighter pilot in 1961. It is fascinating, and very accurate. Along with B&W photos, draws the reader into the drama of WWII air conflict. I still recall the Operation Vengeance interception of Yamamoto by P-38 Locheed Lightnings as my favorite story.......more