The Shy Assassin: The Inspiring Story of Cyril 'Frank' Babbage, Battle of Britain Spitfire Ace turned D-Day Mosquito Pilot

One of the few RAF aircrew to play a central part in two of the Second World War’s most momentous events, the Battle of Britain and D—Day, Cyril ‘Frank’ Babbage was a survivor. He wasn’t just an immensely skilled pilot; he was also blessed with extraordinary good fortune. Shot down three times, once by a Luftwaffe Experte and Ritterkreuz (Knight’s Cross) holder, he would later claim the first of the new German Focke—Wulf 190 fighters lost in aerial combat, killing another holder of the Ritt...