Call Sign Panther: They flew and fought together

Call Sign Panther is the story of Jack Sommers, a young pilot who is posted to a fighter squadron at the beginning of the Battle of Britain. Central to the story are the physical, mental and moral challenges he must overcome to survive. The squadron is led by Hardy-Burton, an experienced, stern, unflappable officer. Sommers is, naïve, insecure and struggles to fit in as the majority of the other pilots are drawn from wealthier backgrounds.

The threat of invasion is present, although there ha...