Discover the extraordinary life of Flt Lt Richard Stevens, known as the 'Lone Wolf', in this captivating hardback biography authored by Andy Saunders. Measuring 170 x 240 mm with 192 pages, this brand new book provides an in-depth look at one of the RAF's most skilled nightfighter pilots during the Second World War. Acclaimed for leading a remarkable campaign without the aid of radar, Stevens achieved 14 victories through sheer instinct, courage, and exceptional marksmanship. His story not only highlights his pivotal role in the air warfare of 1941 but also captures the admiration he garnered from peers and superiors alike. Published by Grub Street on December 26, 2019, this biography is a must-read for military aviation enthusiasts and those interested in the Second World War. Dive into the compelling narrative crafted from over twenty years of research, documentation, and photography, and explore the legacy of one of Britain’s finest wartime pilots. With shipping combined for your convenience, enjoy prompt delivery from our NZ-based store in Auckland, ensuring no unexpected import charges or customs duties. A perfect addition to your military history collection or a thoughtful gift for aviation aficionados.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm
Pages: 192
Bind: hardback
Author: Andy Saunders Publisher: Grub Street
Publication Date: 26-12-2019

During the Second World War, Flt Lt Richard Stevens led an extraordinary campaign as an RAF nightfighter. Known to contemporaries as ‘Cat’s Eyes’ and by the height of his success in July 1941 as the ‘Lone Wolf’, Flt Lt Stevens was the RAF’s highest scoring nightfighter pilot with fourteen victories. What makes his story unique is that all this was achieved without the aid of radar or another crew member. Instead Flt Lt Stevens used extraordinary skill, instinct and innate marksmanship. Tragically his success was cut short by his untimely death on the night of 15/16 December 1941 – three days after his DSO was gazetted. The tributes paid to him after his death demonstrate the impact he had upon night fighting. Described as ‘one of the greatest nightfighter pilots who ever fought in Fighter Command’ by Sir Archibald Sinclair, Secretary of State for Air and with Air Vice-Marshal B. E. Embry also crediting ‘his high standard of courage and skill as a nightfighter pilot’ as a contribution to the final defeat of the enemy at night – it is not hard to see why Stevens was greatly admired by his peers. Thanks to over twenty years of painstaking research by Terry Thompson and a rich resource of documentation and photography, Andy Saunders is now able to tell the exceptional story of one of Britain’s finest night-flying pilots of the Second World War. This extraordinary biography will be eagerly devoured by military aviation enthusiasts and students of air warfare and Second World War alike.

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