This gem of a memoir was first published in hardback in November 2006. Two printings sold out in a year to critical acclaim. Born in Hatfield but raised in Eire & educated at Eton & Cranwell 1940 found Tim Vigors flying Spitfires & seeing frantic & distinguished service over Dunkirk & then during the dangerous days of The Battle of Britain when he became an ace. Transferred to the Far East in January 1941 as a flight commander on 10th December he led a flight of Buffaloes to cover the sinking Prince of Wales & Repulse. Dramatically shot down burnt & attacked on his parachute he was evacuated to Java & from there to India. & this is where his h&-written account ends. Throughout the author describes his experiences in an honest refreshing way. It is a fascinating & valuable record one which is now regarded as a classic.