Hi guys
Since there's a few Lancaster nuts on here, I thought this might be of interest. It's the story of Wing Commander Fraser Barron DSO and Bar, DFC, DFM a New Zealander pilot in Bomber Command.
Prolific New Zealand author Richard Stowers released this book in November. Barron flew 79 raids over Europe before his death in a collision over Le Mans, France, in May 1944. His stellar wartime career saw him rise from Sergeant to Wing Commander and receive his multiple honours in just three years of service.
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Fraser was an outstanding bomber captain whose skill, bravery, determination and complete disregard for his personal safety were paramount. He was one of those young airmen who never showed fear and didn't know when to call it quits.
I wasn't immediately aware of Barron although I'm sure I've read about him in the past ... somewhere. He flew with 7 and 15 Sqns and was on his third tour when killed. Certainly someone who deserves more recognition. He must have been a heck of a leader and pilot.
The book consists of 156 pages in a landscape format with more than 80 photographs (many not seen before) and illustrations. Available direct from the author Bomber Barron is NZ$35 plus NZ$4 postage within New Zealand or NZ$15 for airmail to Australia. Please contact Richard by email for postage charges to other countries. His next book will be about NZ ace 'Cobber' Kain.
Mr Richard Stowers
62b Matangi Road
RD4
Hamilton 3284
New Zealand
rstowersATxtra.co.nz (replace AT with @ of course)
+64 7 8566133
