Jack Davenport Beaufighter Leader
Included on the 2010 Chief of Air Force's Reading List. Flying Hampdens and Beaufighters, Wing Commander Jack Davenport AC DSO DFC* GM served two tours with 455 Squadron RAAF.
Perceptive, sympathetic, and with Kristen Alexander’s hallmark blend of sound research and enlightening anecdote, Jack Davenport, Beaufighter Leader charts Jack’s development from his Depression-era childhood, to the green pilot who had difficulties locating the target on his first Bomber Command operations, through to the superb pilot who led 455 Squadron on successful strikes against German shipping and the cool and resourceful planner of Coastal Command operations in the latter months of the war.
Jack Davenport, Beaufighter Leader also tells the story of an Australian hero. Jack saved the lives of his crew from a near-fatal spin and rescued a pilot from a blazing aircraft; he flew close to well-armed enemy vessels to drop his torpedoes; and led large formations in the narrow confines of the Norwegian fjords to successfully attack enemy shipping. But there is more to heroism than just courage and brave deeds; Jack’s career also encompassed the heroism of conviction, duty, responsibility and dedication to service.
Fully referenced; includes b&w photos, maps, bibliography and index.
‘[Kristen Alexander] writes with empathy and understanding, in crisp prose, building a sense of awe for her subject. She also has real understanding for the technical details...A considerable achievement.’ Michael McKernan, The Canberra Times
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