Derek Law's Bibliography

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Entry Text:	POPHAM, Hugh. Sea Flight: A Fleet Air Arm Pilot’s Story. 200p. London: Kimber, 1954. After training, the author joined Indomitable in late 1941. A work-up in the West Indies was followed by a move to the Indian Ocean, the invasion of Madagascar and the PEDESTAL convoy in the Mediterranean. A mid-air collision then led to a period in plaster. In July 1943 he joined Illustrious for the invasion of Italy; this was followed by training as a deck landing officer and spells on Campania and Striker before moving to the Admiralty. A very well written account.	The Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm

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POPHAM, Hugh. Sea Flight: A Fleet Air Arm Pilot’s Story. 200p. London: Kimber, 1954.

After training, the author joined Indomitable in late 1941. A work-up in the West Indies was followed by a move to the Indian Ocean, the invasion of Madagascar and the PEDESTAL convoy in the Mediterranean. A mid-air collision then led to a period in plaster. In July 1943 he joined Illustrious for the invasion of Italy; this was followed by training as a deck landing officer and spells on Campania and Striker before moving to the Admiralty. A very well written account.

The Royal Navy
Fleet Air Arm