Helen Doe takes the floor to talk about her new book: Fighter Pilot NEWS


Helen Doe takes the floor to talk about her new book: Fighter Pilot

Historian and author of Fighter Pilot: Helen Doe takes the floor at the Museum to discuss her new book: Fighter Pilot.



Historian and author of Fighter Pilot: Helen Doe takes the floor at the Museum to discuss her new book: Fighter Pilot.

Her father was W/Cdr Bob Doe.

In June 1940, at the age of twenty, Bob Doe believed himself to be the worst pilot in his squadron. Just three months later he was a highly decorated hero of the Battle of Britain. This is the story of the pilot who, in his own estimation, was not promising material for a fighter pilot. He left school at fourteen and had none of the qualifications or background of his fellow officers. But he found his place in the Battle of Britain, shooting down fourteen enemy aircraft and sharing in two others (he was the third highest scoring pilot of the Battle). He was unusual in achieving these victories in both Spitfires and Hurricanes.

In this talk Helen tells her Fathers amazing story, including his time in Burma leading an Indian Air Force squadron against the Japanese.

This is the second lecture in the Museum's Autumn/Winter Lecture Series.

About the author
• The Museum of Army Flying has an exciting events calendar with a minimum of 1-2 events each month such as guest speakers, theatre, tours and large event days • The Museum is open daily 10:00 – 4:30pm and is home to a unique collection of aviation history including over 35 different historic aircraft. Situated right alongside the Army Air Corps working airfield the museum boasts ample free onsite parking.



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