The heroic exploits of the Caribbean men and women who volunteered their services to the Allied effort during the Second World War have, until now, passed by with little fanfare or attention. Indeed, whilst many people are aware of the contribution that the various Bomber Command units paid in securing ultimate victory, little is said or understood of the achievements and sacrifices of the heroic Caribbean volunteers who contributed to some of their greatest victories. Mark Johnson presents us here with an engrossing and humane account of the exploits of such individuals. Including a great number of insights and fascinating details taken from conversations with his uncle, John Blair, the book illuminates the day to day reality of life as a Caribbean volunteer during the Second World War and the kind of culture clash experiences that characterized their wartime careers. SELLING POINTS: A new and engaging history of the Caribbean volunteers of the Second World War; the young male pilots destined for distinguished flying careers with Bomber Command Drawn from a number of transcripts of conversations between the author and a range of volunteers, this is a lively account scattered with fascinating anecdotes and insights into day to day life as a Caribbean volunteer during the Second World War 16 pages of b/w plates
