Sixty Squadron R.A.F.: A History of the Squadron from its Formation

The opening of this narrative takes you back to the dawn of aerial combat, when the Royal Flying Corps was a modest outfit of just a handful of squadrons. It follows the birth of a daring unit that learned to turn flimsy “scouts” into lethal weapons, mounting machine guns and daring pilots to fight high above the trenches. Through vivid accounts of early balloon‑striking raids and frantic dogfights, the book shows how individual skill and bravery forged a new kind of warfare.

Beyond the thrills of air battles, the story also reveals the behind‑the‑scenes efforts of the administrators who transformed a tiny corps into a full‑scale air force. Their strategic decisions, new aircraft designs, and relentless training programs set the stage for the squadron’s rapid expansion. Listeners will come away with a sense of how ingenuity, courage, and organizational talent combined to shape the future of military aviation.