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"Battle-Axe Blenheims" recounts the true story of No. 105 Squadron RAF during 1940-1. Based on official records and first-hand accounts, it chronicles the bravery of Blenheim bomber crews who faced perilous daylight raids.
The narrative follows the squadron from Norfolk, detailing near-suicidal bombing missions against industrial targets in Germany and occupied Europe. It portrays low-level attacks on shipping in the North Sea and enemy coastal waters, and raids on diverse targets across North West Europe, including the heroic Bremen attack.
The scene shifts to Malta, where the squadron engages targets across Italy, North Africa, and the Greek coast. The book describes submarine rescues, clandestine operations, and the harrowing journey home for the survivors. It gives an insight into squadron life, illustrated with rare photographs and detailed maps, with appendices providing details of aircraft, targets, battle honours and a roll of honour.
