Ron Powell
Barry Island South Glamorgan Wales

During his 32 years in the RAF, Ron Powell worked on Vulcan nuclear bombers; flew C-130s; became a flying instructor; commanded two training squadrons and a Harrier detachment in southern Italy; completed two tours in MOD and commanded the RAF Selection Centre and a flying training unit. Since, he has published an illustrated history of the Battle of Britain; a novel, Wings Over Summer, on the same subject; a sequel, Wings Over Malta; and two volumes of memoir Shropshire Blue, the first, Preparation For Flight, about his early years in the RAF, the second, On The Buffet, about his pilot training. More at http://www.ronpowell.co.uk