No. 214 (Federated Malay States)
Squadron
Royal Air Force
Gift shop
The following are a collection of items that are directly or indirectly related to the 214 and would make great gift ideas for the historian, aviator or veteran in your family. Or, be greedy and "indulge yourself" with a good book or proudly show off your connection to the squadron with the various insignia and badges available.
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anything to anyone, neither does it receive any commission of any kind. The
items listed for sale here are links and information that has been scrounged
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reason "these particular ones" are here, is they were lucky enough
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the internet, rather if they are a reputable company, they should allow you
to make arrangements over the phone and send them a cheque. Note also,
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NOTE:
The 214 FMS Squadron Association
has numerous squadron related items for sale at reasonable prices. They are
without a doubt the safest place to shop and the Association would greatly appreciate
the support. Contact Ian Coates, 61 Wharfedale Runcorn Cheshire. WA7 6PS, Telephone
01928 717206
BOOKS & MAGAZINES
Immigrants
of War by
Wally Peter Fydenchuk new edition is now available
See website
at http://www.immigrantsofwar.com
Portrait
Of A Bomber Pilot by Christopher Jary
The
son of Peggy and Captain Sydney Jary MC of The Royal Hampshire Regiment; Christopher,
and his mother wrote Portrait of a Bomber Pilot, a biography of bomber
pilot F/Lt Jack Wetherley. More than an entertaining good read, the book is
also a valuable research tool for those looking for further information on the
squadron and a deeper understanding of life in the RAF during WW2. Group Captain
Leonard Cheshire VC DSO DFC wrote the Foreword while Ian Lawson, Geoff Cole,
Ray Glass, George McKeand, Nigel Walker, Ray Holmes, Don Smith, John Leighton
Beck, Mervyn Leyshon and many of Jack's friends and contemporaries breathed
life into the book with their vivid memories of those brave, sad times.
Although
now out of print, it can likely be found at your local used book dealer or shop.
A Thousand Shall Fall
The True Story of a Canadian Bomber Pilot in World War Two by Murray Peden.
During World War II, Canada trained tens of thousands of airmen under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Those selected for Bomber Command operations went on to rain devastation upon the Third Reich in the great air battles over Europe, but their losses were high. German fighters and anti-aircraft guns took a terrifying toll. The chances of surviving a tour of duty as a bomber crew were almost nil. Murray Peden's story of his training in Canada and England, and his crew's operations on Stirlings and Flying Fortresses with 214 Squadron, has been hailed as a classic of war literature. It is a fine blend of the excitement, humour, and tragedy of that eventful era.
Murray Peden was the first Chairman of the Manitoba Securities Commission. A bestselling author, his articles have appeared in aviation magazines and newspapers in Canada, England, and the United States. He was a bomber pilot in World War II, and his autobiography has been hailed as one of the finest war memoirs ever written.
490 pages
100 b&w illustrations
6 x 9
1-55002-454-X
$ 27.99
paper
Can be ordered from publisher http://www.dundurn.com/Orders.htm
Dundurn
Press
ESCAPE AND EVASION (Written by a 214 Squadron veteran)
The fascinating true story of Sqn Ldr Cyril Penna and his epic journey to freedom after his Stirling bomber was shot down near the French town of Soisson. Many photos and memorabilia .
WH Smith web site: ISBN 1 65200 008 2, publisher United Writers Publications Ltd (Penzance), title 'Escape and Evasion', author Sqn Ldr Cyril Penna DFM, hardback, £9.95. http://www.whsmith.co.uk/whs/go.asp
Even When The Sparrows Are Walking by Laurie Brettingham.
A book about 100 Group which came out recently. Alan Mercer, a 214 veteran has contributed some reminiscences to the book. (also a photo of Sgt's White and Langhorn with 'their' B-17)
The Final Fling by William J Rees.
The last operation of Bomber Command in WWII
VIDEO
A one hour video has been produced on the history of RAF Chedburgh mainly covering the period of No.218 Gold Coast Squadron, (Lancasters, December 1944 - July 1945) with special interest in the "then" last complete surviving Lancaster crew of WW2. The producers claim to profile in some detail the other squadrons that were based at Chedborough during the war, which of course includes the 214 FMS Squadron.
Copies are available from :
Ochreon Productions Ltd.
West Bank House, School Street,
Honeybourne Evesham, Wores. WR11 7PL 01386 832665
Last known price was 12.99 lb
BADGES INSIGNIA AND SUCH
Blazer badges are available for most British regiments and many specialised units and R.A.F. Squadrons. All the blazer badges listed are in bullion wire, although silk versions are available. Military ties are available for most British regiments in silk or in good quality polyester, they are British made. Stripes and/or crests are available depending on the regiment or corps.
www.militarybadges.co.uk
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