Alexander Fax Booksellers - Australian military history specialists

We specialise in quality secondhand military history books, including Military Aviation, Naval History, Unit History, Prisoners of War, World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War and Women in War. 
We also carry a broad range of military history covering a number of categories including British Military, German Military and Colonial conflicts.

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Kristen's Books




And what are the books I have written?

My first book was Clive Caldwell, Air Ace, published by Allen & Unwin in 2006. And who was Clive Caldwell? Well, Clive Caldwell was officially attributed with 27½ victories and became Australia's highest scoring fighter pilot in World War II. In addition, he became an Ace in both the Middle East and Pacific theatres - the only Australian pilot to attain this status. He served with 250 Squadron RAF, 112 Squadron RAF and 1 Fighter Wing RAAF and scored with all of these formations. He commanded 80 Fighter Wing but was not able to increase his score. Originally considered an individualist, Caldwell became a fine fighter pilot and a dedicated leader, much loved by those he commanded. He did not wear the restrictions of the RAAF well and, despite his achievements, endured public inquiry over liquor trading and the so-called Morotai Mutiny. Even so, he continued to be well-regarded and respected by the public.

In writing his biography, I had access to Caldwells personal papers as well as official and privately held records. It is a celebration of his military achievements and details his rise from a green fighter pilot to Wing leader and includes details of his air battles. It also includes unprecedented discussion of the Barry Inquiry and Caldwell's court-martial.

It is still in print and if you would like a signed copy ($A35.00 + p&p) just order via the website http://www.alexanderfaxbooks.com.au/ If you have read it and would like to make comments, please do so.


The second is Jack Davenport, Beaufighter Leader, again published by Allen & Unwin. Jack Davenport AC DSO DFC* GM flew two tours with 455 Squadron RAAF, commanding it during his second. He flew from stations in Scotland and England on operations to France, Germany, Holland and Norway as well as a three month stint in Russia. 455 Squadron became known as a ship busting squadron, and Jack was considered an ace ship buster. From saving the lives of his crew from a near-fatal spin, to rescuing a pilot from a blazing aircraft, pilot Jack Davenport, was an indisputable hero of the Second World War. Post war, Jack went on to become a very successful and well respected businessman. Jack Davenport, Beaufighter Leader charts Jack Davenport's development from his Depression-era childhood, to the green pilot who had difficulties locating the target on his first Bomber Command operations, through to the superb pilot who led successful strikes against German shipping and the cool and resourceful planner of Coastal Command operations in the latter months of the war.


If your appetite has been whetted, preorder your copy now by emailing us at alexfax@alexanderfaxbooks.com.au Cost for a signed copy is $A35.00 + p&p.
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