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.
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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
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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.
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