The BLUE ARENA

Bookplate on the title page signed in pencil by 

Squadron Leader Bob Spurdle DFC*

Crecy Books revised edition 1995. 250 pages and well illustrated with photographs.

Very Fine condition hardback book and dustjacket. Clean, tight and bright. The bookplate is not attached to the book.

New Zealander Bob Spurdle’s operational career began as a Spitfire pilot with Sailor Malan’s 74 Squadron at the height of the Battle of Britain. Consequently he was involved in some of the deadliest fighting and his book gives an interesting perspective on some of the relationships and rivalries that existed within the squadron.

He also flew Hurricanes with the Merchant Ship Fighter Unit and then flew P-40s against the Japanese in the Pacific. Later he returned to Europe to take command of 80 Squadron, flying the mighty Tempest.

An interesting New Zealand fighter pilot Battle of Britain memoir. This is a super condition copy with a smart signed bookplate.