Heroes of the Skies

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28 November 2012
The 109 in combat: The story from the other side …
In an article for Aviation Classics Lord Ashcroft recounts two stories from his latest book, Heroes of the Skies.

04 November 2012
A wartime love that never died revealed at Bomber Command Memorial
Lord Ashcroft, a driving force behind the new Bomber Command Memorial, uncovers the poignant story for The Sunday Telegraph behind a note left there.

16 September 2012
Was Bader our greatest flying ace?
In an article written for the Sunday Express Lord Ashcroft discusses British flying ace Douglas Bader’s remarkable achievements.

15 September 2012
My heroes of the air
On Battle of Britain Day, in an article written for the Daily Express, Lord Ashcroft recalls the courage of Winston Churchill’s “The Few”.

12 September 2012
300 guests attend the launch of Heroes of the Skies
Lord Ashcroft welcomed almost 300 distinguished guests to the Imperial War Museum last night for the launch of Heroes of the Skies, his latest book on gallantry.

28 June 2012
Bomber Command Memorial: Heroes we must never forget
In an article written for the Daily Express to celebrate the opening of the Bomber Command Memorial in Green Park, Lord Ashcroft tells the remarkable stories of three members of Bomber Command who were awarded the Victoria Cross for their bravery.

24 June 2012
A sense of pride and justice over war memorial that rights 67-year wrong
In an article written for the Mail on Sunday Lord Ashcroft discusses the forthcoming opening of the Bomber Command Memorial.