{"product_id":"spitfires-rising-david-mackenzie-9780854956708","title":"Spitfires Rising: A WWII aviation thriller in the lead up to Dunkirk...","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn exciting new wartime adventure series! Perfect for fans of Derek Robinson, James Holland, Frank Barnard and Jack Higgins.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA young pilot is thrust into the raging skies of war\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e1938\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHaving been raised on a farm, young New Zealander \u003cb\u003eJohn Noble\u003c\/b\u003e longs for an adventure away from his family's homestead. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEnthralled by the sight of a Tiger Moth flying overhead, he decides to pursue a career as an RAF pilot and travels to the United Kingdom to complete his training. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter receiving his Wings, John is sent to RAF Catterick, where he finds himself flying the formidable Spitfire. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen tensions in Europe reach breaking point and Britian declares war on Germany, John's training and courage are put to the ultimate test. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the squadron prepares to face the Luftwaffe, John starts to question the effectiveness of their tactics, leading to clashes with senior officers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd as his missions grow ever more dangerous, John wonders just how far he should go trying to persuade the squadron hierarchy that change is needed... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs John ready for battle? Will he follow orders, even though he thinks they may have disastrous consequences for him and his fellow squadron pilots?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOr is he destined to become another casualty of war...?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPITFIRES RISING is the first book in the John Noble Fighter Ace Thrillers series: action-packed military adventures following an RAF pilot during the Second World War. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOHN NOBLE FIGHTER ACE THRILLERS: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOOK 1: Spitfires Rising\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK 2: Defying The Odds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David MacKenzie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0854956700\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780854956708\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sapere Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 266\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.60d","brand":"David MacKenzie","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47761476878591,"sku":"9780854956708","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fcfa4d31-ed08-4fe8-b21c-5f67cb4848ba.jpg?v=1765515128","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/spitfires-rising-david-mackenzie-9780854956708","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}