RAF Top Gun: The Story of Battle of Britain Ace and World Air Speed Record Holder Air Cdre E.M. 'Teddy' Donaldson CB, CBE, DSO, AFC. LoM (USA) (2008) By Nick Thomas
 
In the years just before the outbreak of World War II, Teddy led a course for a new generation of gunnery instructors; these men were to become instrumental in teaching the Battle of Britain fighter pilots the art of air-to-air firing. When war was declared, Donaldson was commanding No 151(F) Squadron and in their first engagement he destroyed two enemy aircraft, repeating the feat the following day.
 
Donaldson then spent three years as a gunnery instructor in the USA, where he taught American Gun Instructors the art of air-to-air firing. On his return to England, he converted to jet aircraft and formed the High-Speed Flight, established in the summer of 1946 to break the world air speed record. Donaldson eventually snatched the title, setting a new speed record and breaking the magical 1,000 kmph barrier. 60 b/ww photos
 
Hard Cover with Dust Jacket
256 pages
In Good Condition