Nine Lives is the renowned autobiography of New Zealand's most famous RAF pilot from the Munich crisis until the invasion of France in 1944. Al Deere experienced the drama of the early days of the Battle of Britain while operating with Spitfire squadrons based at Hornchurch and Manston, and his compelling story tells of the successes and frustrations during those critical weeks.

• Cover
• Halftitle
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Foreword
• Introduction
• 1 A Seed is Sown
• 2 Pilot Under Training
• 3 Fighter Pilot
• 4 Rescue at Calais/Marck
• 5 Escape from Dunkirk
• 6 Calm Before the Storm
• 7 The Battle Begins
• 8 The Onslaught
• 9 Backs Against the Wall
• 10 Undaunted by Odds
• 11 Bombs Away
• 12 A Personal Opinion
• 13 Mid-air Collision
• 14 Rest and Return
• 15 On the Offensive
• 16 Grim Tragedy
• 17 Wing Leader
• 18 Biggin Hill
• 19 The Beginning of the End
• Plates