Air battle over Malta 1942. The Spitfire Mk. V takes on the C.202 Folgore for air supremacy. By Donald Nijboer “Either, sir, we get the Spitfires here within days, not weeks, or we’re done. That’s it.” Squadron Leader Stan Turner to Air Officer Commanding Sir Hugh Lloyd about the situation on Malta. It all began over the peaceful […]
My newest book, Spitfire V vs. C.202 Folgore, will be available in April/2013. The cover artwork created by Gareth Hector is now complete. The combat scenes are described below. Spitfire VC cover art Future ranking Malta ace Sgt George Beurling claimed his fifth and six victories in defence of the beleaguered island on 10 July […]
