Diary of a Night Fighter Pilot 1939 - 1945

Summary

This memoir chronicles Douglas Greaves' experiences as a Royal Air Force night fighter pilot during World War II. The diary-format narrative covers his service from 1939 to 1945, documenting the challenges and dangers of nocturnal aerial combat. Greaves provides firsthand accounts of operating night fighters, intercepting enemy bombers during the Blitz, and the technological developments in radar and aircraft that shaped nighttime air warfare. The book offers personal insights into the life of RAF pilots during this critical period, combining operational details with the human experience of combat flying in darkness.