Torpedo Leader by Patrick Gibbs. Patrick's second book describes the time he spent in the Mediterranean, especially Malta. It was during this period that Gibbs pioneered the tactics that eventually became the standard practice for RAF torpedo attacks later used to devastating effect by the Banff wing among others.

Air Ministry Pilots Notes - Bristol Beaufort II. Given how rare Beauforts are nowadays and the impossibility of actually getting inside one this is as close as we can get to knowing the aircraft.

Shipbusters! by Ralph Barker. A very involving and detailed history of Beaufort operations. There is an entire chapter devoted to the unsuccessful but pivotal Prinz Eugen mission that our crew took part in and were lucky to return from. The most recent edition has been updated with the help of Lawrie Evans.

Beaufort Special by Bruce Robertson. This book is very well illustrated and gives a good narrative of the aircraft.

Aircrew by Bruce Lewis is an often fascinating collection of memories from both British and American aircrew members of their training. It gives us a good idea of how our airmen were trained and what it was like.

Six Weeks of Blenheim Summer by Alistair Panton, a former Blenheim pilot, is his very entertaining memoir of the chaotic Battle of France. It yields much insight into the leadership qualities expected of RAF officers. Although only of peripheral interest it's highly recommended.

Further reading