Forgotten few : naval fighter pilots in the Battle of Britain /Paul Beaver.

"Forgotten Few is a homage to the 57 naval pilots who flew in the Battle of Britain. For 20 years, the Admiralty and the Air Ministry did not recognise the valiant efforts of these young men - now historian Paul Beaver has compiled their biographies and explains the award of the coveted Battle of Britain clasp. Nine of the Forgotten Few died in combat but five became aces. There is no doubt that they contributed to the ultimate victory, even though they were mostly flying their obsolete Sea Gladiator biplanes and obsolescent Fairey Fulmar. Twenty-three more pilots joined famous RAF Fighter Command squadrons and one achieved local notoriety as Douglas Bader's wingman in fights over London."--Provided by the publisher.