ONE of THE FEW
By Group Captain John Kent DFC* AFC
Signed by Johnny Kent
Bookplate on the title page signed by
Group Captain JA ‘Johnny’ Kent DFC* AFC
William Kimber First Edition, second impression 1971. 255 pages plus photographs
Fine condition hardback book in a Fine condition unclipped dustjacket. This is an excellent copy in all respects.
Johnny Kent was a Canadian who joined the RAF before the war. During the Battle of Britain he was a Flight Commander with 303 Polish Squadron and later took over as CO of the famous 92 Squadron. He was also a test pilot before and after the war, spending time as Chief Test Pilot at Farnborough and ended his career as Station Commander at RAF Tangmere.
A scarce Battle of Britain book in this condition, enhanced by a neat Johnny Kent signature.