MANNOCK: The Life and Death of Major Edward Mannock VC, DSO, MC, RAF

Arguably the highest scoring R.A.F. fighter pilot of the First World War, Edward 'Mick' Mannock's life, and most particularly his death, are still shrouded in mystery. Did he achieve as many victories as are sometimes ascribed to him? How did he die? Where did he die, and more pertinently, where do his remains now lie? Respected investigative historians Norman Franks and Andy Saunders have assessed all the evidence and cut through the speculation to build up a complete picture of the man and his achievements as a fighter pilot. Having unearthed much new and enlightening information, they present herein, perhaps the first truly balanced overview of his life. Vitally, they now also reveal exactly where Mannock VC fell in battle ninety years ago, and have now begun a quest to persuade the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to accept their findings, published here for the first time, along with numerous original photographs.returncharacterreturncharacter returncharacterreturncharacter REVIEWS returncharacterreturncharacter"...provides a detailed analysis of Mannock's combat record...addresses lingering aspects of Mannock's legend. ..is bound to stand as the definitive reference for years to come. Five Stars." Aerodome, 09/2008"...packs much information on the ace, his squadron mates, the myths surrounding his aerial career, and for the first time, where his remains likely lie...insights into character and motive based on contemporary sources. Supplemented by over seventy photographs, this aviation biography belongs on every bookshelf." Past in Review Weekly, 12/2009