Since it formed in 1977 over 22,000 military aircrew have joined the Aircrew Association (ACA), most of whom belong to branches spread across the western world. One of the most successful of these has been the Scottish Saltire Branch, which caters for members in the Edinburgh, Glasgow and Lothians area.

This book gives an insight to the experiences of aircrew who flew military aircraft as members of the Royal Flying Corps, then onward in the years since 1939. In many cases the stories have been teased out of individuals since, in aviation circles, there has always been a reluctance to relate experiences where one could be accused of "shooting a line." In most squadrons there will have been a "Line Book" which would hold the more outrages boasts, ownership of which would cost the miscreant a round of drinks.

I know you will enjoy these tales of derring do; why not keep this book as a bedside companion or pass it on to your friends.

Air Commodore Jack Broughton, DL
Chairman, The Aircrew Association