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408 (Goose) Squadron was the second Canadian bomber unit to form in RAF Bomber Command and began its illustrious career in 5 Group in June 1941 operating the twin-engine Handley Page Hampden medium bomber. The squadron remained on the front line, flirting very briefly with the ill-fated Avro Manchester, before concluding its time with 5 Group in September 1942 as the last unit to operate the Hampden. A transfer to 4 Group required conversion to the unpopular Halifax, and this process saw the squadron remain non-operational until the end of the year. The unit became a founder member of the Canadian 6 Group in January 1943, and began Halifax operations shortly afterwards until converting to the Hercules-powered Mk II Lancaster in August. In July 1944 a further conversion returned the squadron to the much-improved Halifax Mk VII variant, and it was this type that took the unit through to the end of hostilities. Chris Ward's revised and expanded series of Bomber Command Squadron Profiles rightly covers the contribution of the many nations supporting Britain in the fight against tyranny. It is fitting that the first in the series to focus on an RCAF unit is the profile of 408 (Goose) Squadron, RCAF.

Formed on 1st December 1917, 115 Squadron did not see action until it arrived in France in September 1918, when it commenced bombing operations against German industrial targets for what remained of the Great War. Following its return to England, the squadron was disbanded in October 1919, and spent most of the inter-war years 'on the shelf'. Reformation took place on 15th June 1937 at Marham, with the squadron initially being equipped with the Fairey Hendon and then Handley Page Harrow bombers, until on 3rd April 1939 it re-equipped with the Vickers Wellington.As one of 3 Group's front-line bombing units, 115 Squadron spent the last few months of peace preparing for the impending conflict. After a low-key beginning the squadron then moved to the forefront of the Group's operations for the remainder of the war. The Wellington was phased out and 115 Squadron became the first in Bomber Command to take on charge the Hercules-powered Lancaster Mk.II. This was replaced in 1944 by the iconic Merlin-powered Mks I and III Lancasters. Operating successively from RAF stations at Marham, Mildenhall, East Wretham and Little Snoring, in November 1943 the squadron settled at Witchford, near Ely in Cambridgeshire, from where it saw out the remainder of the conflict. Its battle honours were forged in the heat of all Bomber Command's major campaigns over Occupied Europe, including The Ruhr, Berlin, Overlord, and the Oil and Transportation Plans.By the end of hostilities, 115 Squadron had participated in 678 bombing and mining raids, totalling 7,753 sorties. In doing so, the unit lost 208 aircraft on operations, the highest total in Bomber Command. 115 Squadron still serves today's Royal Air Force, one of the few that can trace their origin back to the Great War. Chris Ward's profile of this venerable unit covers the hardest days of its history, the Second World War, from which it emerged bloodied but unbowed.

Matthew Cassidy is a man on the brink of self-destruction. His career is in tatters and his marriage is hanging by a thread. His wife Rachel is on the verge of leaving him even before a phone call from his estranged father pulls him back into a world of violence and mystery that he left behind on a bloody winter's night sixteen years before. Matt must return to the quiet little country town of Tamerton, where he grew up in a world of questions but few answers. The town has changed but the mysteries remain, and Matt must question everything he thought he knew about his past. Why was his little sister mute? What really happened to his mother? And who are the two beautiful, ageless sisters who live in an isolated cottage out on the moor? The Man Who Built the World is a tour de force supernatural thriller where the answers are never quite what they seem . . . Excerpt from The Man Who Built the World: You can't just leave like that, you know you can't. The thought hit him like a hard slap across the face, and for a moment he stumbled, catching his footing just in time to avoid tumbling towards the puddles hidden in the dark at his feet. Just a thought, just a stupid, irrational thought, but it had snagged him like the barb of a fisherman's hook. His very presence back in Tamerton had opened up a can of long forgotten emotions that would take time to sort, time he didn't have. Time he didn't want to give. His sister wouldn't know he had come; she was dead, after all. And what sort of reception could expect from his father? Ian Cassidy had made the call to him - only Heaven knew how he had found Matt's number - but how much of that had been as a duty? How much did he really want to see his son? Welcome home, son. Welcome home, little me. Chris Ward is the author of the novels The Tube Riders and Head of Words. Join the new releases mailing list here - http: //eepurl.com/qceDj

The year is 1939 and Hitler invades Poland intent on its destruction, an epic worldwide conflict has begun. The Jewish Ostrowski family have lived in the capitol Warsaw for generations. As the bombs rain down on the city the patriarch Benjamin tells his son he must escape Poland with his two children before the Nazis seal off the country. Caleb agrees but is shocked beyond belief when told he must leave his young beautiful wife Dassah behind. Caleb flees Poland and begins a tortuous and epic journey through Romania, Bulgaria and Greece on the way to a proposed new life in England. Heartbroken Dassah stays behind in Warsaw and dedicates her life to looking after the elder members of the family. Benjamin tells her she has only one goal and that is to survive the War and reunite with Caleb and the children. Dassah does unimaginable things to survive and ends up beaten and battered in a cattle wagon on the way to Treblinka concentration camp where hundreds of thousands of Jews have already been gassed to death. Can Caleb make it to England and then make a worthwhile contribution to the war effort. His guilt at leaving Dassah behind creates new problems for him as he struggles for sanity and a reason to live. Can Dassah survive the horrors of Treblinka. A sensational story of love and perseverance that will bring tears to your eyes! Stunning powerful narrative, a brilliant array of characters leading to an incredibly dramatic ending.

"Serial Killer" "The dark, menacing new crime thriller from Chris Ward" From the Author of the bestselling Bermondsey Gangster Trilogy Bermondsey Trifle / Bermondsey Prosecco / Bermondsey the Final Act Karen Foster has left the Metropolitan Police and Joined Surrey Police as a Detective Inspector working out of Epsom Police Station. Her partner Chau persuaded her to leave Bermondsey for a quieter life in leafy Surrey. Karen hoped she had left behind the bloody deaths, the horrific torture and the bloodthirsty gangsters. Karen has a blissful introduction to Surrey policing and is enjoying the summer weather and the beautiful scenery. Then the unthinkable happens as a serial killer strikes and creates terror throughout Surrey. Not only does Karen have to deal with a spate of deadly killings but she is also hunting a serving Surrey Police Officer who is part of the Paedophile ring. Not a book for the faint hearted with gruesome Murder, bloodcurdling torture and sensational sex scenes. An action packed page turner you will not be able to put down !

At the end of everything ... there is a new beginning.Benjamin Forrest wakes up on a strange beach. Two suns shine in the sky, and a couple of miles out from the shore, the sea drops off the edge of the world.Where is he? How did he get here? And most importantly, how can he get home?As he begins to encounter the unusual characters of Endinfinium, he finds himself at the centre of a battle for a secret world, one in which he will play a decisive role ...ENDINFINIUM - the new young adult fantasy series from Chris Ward, acclaimed author of the dystopian Tube Riders series.

This is the expanded second edition of Chris Ward's profile of 101 Squadron, which has a long and glorious history, having been formed within the Royal Flying Corps in 1917. Transferred into the new Royal Air Force, the squadron disbanded after the Armistice. It was reformed in March 1928 and has remained in existence almost continuously ever since. Amongst numerous types, the squadron flew the Boulton-Paul Overstrand, introducing into RAF service the first powered gun turret. This achievement is commemorated in the squadron's official badge. Just before the outbreak of the Second World War, 101 Squadron re-equipped with the Bristol Blenheim, initially as a training and conversion unit. The war became real for the squadron after the fall of France, and it played a full part in the Battle of Britain, attacking enemy invasion barges and airfields, before moving into an anti-shipping role. The intensifying bombing war then occupied the squadron for the duration of hostilities. After eighteen months with the Wellington bomber, 101 Squadron found its weapon of choice, the mighty Lancaster. With this iconic aircraft, the unit became legendary. The Luftwaffe's night fighters were, by this time, becoming a lethal adversary and counter-measures were urgently needed if the bomber streams were to get through to their targets. 101 Squadron found its ultimate niche in the use of the highly-secret 'Airborne Cigar' (ABC) radio equipment, which allowed each aircraft so equipped to jam three German radio channels simultaneously. This had a very significant effect in reducing the capability of the defenders. 101 Squadron and its crews took part in every major campaign by Bomber Command, though this was inevitably at a high cost, with seven Lancasters out of twenty-six lost in a single night. The unit flew on more bombing raids than any other squadron in Bomber Command, but suffered the highest casualties, with 1176 airmen killed in action. Chris Ward's profile of 101 Squadron is a comprehensive history of the unit through World War Two and contains details of every aircraft operated between 1939 and 1945. The operational records are set in the context of the bombing campaign and leavened with personal stories. It is illustrated throughout with some 200 photographs, many never previously published, these having been provided by the 101 Squadron Association archives and private individuals, including the personal collection of Flight Lieutenant Rusty Waughman, DFC. This book is the definitive history of one of the RAF's most illustrious squadrons.

At the end of everything is a new beginning....Desperate to escape the strange world of Endinfinium, Benjamin Forrest heads for the source of the Great Junk River, searching for an old explorer who disappeared many years before. The rest of the students, meanwhile, head to a study camp at the Bay of Paper Dragons, where they will find everything not as they imagined, and danger lurking everywhere, even from within their own ranks ...Benjamin Forrest is the Harry Potter for a new generation, and ENDINFINIUM the series Young Adult Fantasy fans have been waiting for.Chris Ward is the critically acclaimed author of the dystopian Tube Riders series.

THE THIRD BOOK IN THE DI KAREN FOSTER SERIES A compelling crime thriller that concludes the three books. The action switches from London to Kazakhstan as Michael Fletcher desperately tries to get his life back after a major catastrophe. Detective Inspector Karen Foster still can't sort out her private life as she continues a relationship with a French liaison officer from the Police Nationale. There is mayhem and murder committed by two young thugs in the local areas of Epsom and Leatherhead. Foster and her sidekick Mick Hill, are chasing shadows as the thugs are not only ruthless, but extremely clever. An adult story full of suspense, spectacular action, violence, passion, intrigue and tears. Join the mailing list www.authorchrisward.com

This is it! The final book in the Bermondsey five book series. It's been a rollercoaster of action, love, murder and so much more! And now we conclude. Paul and Lexi Bolton, their son Oliver, Callum Bolton who is in Broadmoor High Security Psychiatric Hospital for the criminally insane, his mother Sharon, Detective Inspector Karen Foster and her sidekick Jeff Swan and many more. Paul returns to the UK from America and with Oliver sets out to rebuild the nightclub empire. They still own the Den and they use that as their base. Sharon visits Callum in Broadmoor and sets off a chain of events that end in terrifying violence and death. Callum finds love in the arms of a psychopathic murderer called Abi. Karen Foster is still looking for love and thinks she may have found it while investigating a people trafficking case from Romania. Jeff Swan worships Karen and continues to be by her side through thick and thin. A sensational end to a gripping gangster series that has sold thousands. How will the story end? Read on and be shocked once again with a glorious story of violence, love and betrayal

Joe Warren, a spotty faced sixteen year old British college student, is thrown into the most extraordinarily dangerous situation and comes out of it as a hero to his friends and eventually to the whole human race. Joe is the chosen one to spearhead change on planet earth. The world's youth are prepared to unite with him in his crusade to help the homeless, feed the hungry and stop wars. Before the youth can affect this dramatic change, the ultimate evil Satan has decreed his time has come, and he battles to take control and destroy the human race once and for all. Joe travels the globe meeting with Presidents and Prime Ministers as he tries to convince them of the coming devilish black Kazdet hoards, who are hell bent on killing every human being on planet earth. The formidable machine soldiers of the Kazdet armies strike at countries all over the world as the human race fight for its very survival. Satan has one particular enemy he is desperate to kill and that is Joe Warren. A fast-paced action packed story full of awe-inspiring characters and moments of remarkable humour. Can Joe Warren and his gang save planet earth?

At the end of everything ... there is a new beginning.Benjamin Forrest and his friends witness their first triangulation, a ceremony for Endinfinium High's graduating pupils, where they can choose whether to remain with the school or make their own way in the world. Three brave pupils opt for adventure, but when, a few weeks later, one is found wandering in the Haunted Forrest, pursued by dangerous ghouls and babbling about a lost city, Benjamin and his friends are thrown into their most dangerous situation yet.For the Lost City of the Ghouls is coming ... and it will stop at nothing to destroy Endinfinium High once and for all.Other books in this series currently available: Benjamin Forrest and the School at the End of the WorldBenjamin Forrest and the Bay of Paper Dragon

THE THIRD BOOK IN THE BERMONDSEY GANGSTER TRILOGY Following the two original bestselling books in the Trilogy Bermondsey Trifle and Bermondsey Prosecco. We are back on the mean streets of South East London for the concluding part in the trilogy. The action is unrelenting and again once you have started reading you will not be able to put the book down! Tony Bolton and Richard Philips are back on the streets of London, they leave a trail of blood and death in their path as they seek payback from Tony's brother Paul. If anyone is stupid enough to get in their way they are dealt with ruthlessly and without compromise. Paul has found blissful new love following the death of Emma. Will that be allowed to continue to flourish or could tragedy strike yet again? Jeff Swan and Karen Foster CID at Rotherhithe Nick are still committed to making their manor gangster free as they hunt down Philips and Bolton. The two police officers struggle desperately to cope with the devastating bloodbath meted out by the two maniacs right on their patch. Jaw dropping violence, spectacular chase scenes, sensational sex and uplifting valour: A book not to be missed. "AN INCREDIBLY ENTERTAINING ACTION PACKED THRILLER!"

A powerful gritty must read Gangster Thriller that will leave you breathless and gasping for more. The sequel to the best selling Bermondsey Trifle. Mad Tony Bolton is locked up with many other lunatics in Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital, gangster Richard Philips is serving a life sentence in Victorian built prison Wormwood Scrubs. Paul Bolton is trying to get over the death of his beloved Emma and wants to take the business Legit. Police officers Foster and Swan are fighting a gang of ruthless women traffickers who kill and torture people for fun. There is violence, sex and passion aplenty, a real rollercoaster of action that doesn't stop from page one to the end. You will gasp at the bloodcurdling monstrous crimes, be horrified by the bloody torture and maybe even shed a tear, but one thing is for certain once you have picked up this sensational book you will not put it down again until it is finished.

BLUE COVER UP Spectacular new blockbuster from the Author of "Serial Killer" the first in the Detective Inspector Karen Foster series. DI Karen Foster is still battling with her private life; booze and sex have always been the issue and that hasn't changed. Karen is in a steady relationship with Simon but then a beautiful French Police Liaison Officer Esme turns-up and muddies the water, couple that with the black man mountain Friday, and Karen is back in private turmoil. All is quiet in leafy Surrey and then a young man walks into Epsom Police Station, an incident that sets off an explosive chain of events that sees Karen pitting her wits against senior Metropolitan police officers involved in a monstrous cover up. Gruesome murder, spellbinding intrigue and emotion crunching escapades abound in this taut gritty thriller. A storming crime epic that will keep you hooked from first page to the last.

"The first book in a trilogy that chronicles the lives of a group of Bermondsey gangsters" Paul and Tony Bolton are two born and bred Bermondsey brothers, who are building an empire of sex clubs in London. Paul's life changes when he meets and falls madly in love with posh totty Emma Miller from Kingswood in Surrey. He moves to Chelsea Harbour and starts to enjoy the trappings of his success. Mad Tony stays in Bermondsey and continues his own personal crusade of armed robberies, murder and torture. Richard Philips and Jack Coombs are Essex gangsters who have a Pub Security business, a chain of Brothels and the supply of AK47 Assault Rifles to fellow gangsters as a side line. The four villains are inextricably drawn together in a web of violence, deceit and passion. Mixed in with this is a gang of Albanian ex Special Forces killers who arrive in the UK intent on revenge for the murder of one of their countryman. The Met Police CID at Rotherhithe nick are determined to clean up their manor. DC's Jeff Swann and Karen Foster are hot on the trail of a cop killer whilst trying to get enough evidence to send local villains down for a long stretch. The action switches from HM Prison Belmarsh to Bermondsey to Torremolinos in Spain, grisly murders, excruciatingly hideous torture, love, passion and tears; an action packed thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat throughout this great read. "ACTION PACKED THROUGHOUT"

Bliss ... or is it? Life is peachy for twenty-something Daniel Barker, who lives with his offbeat group of friends in a small flat in Bristol. From the eccentric Franz to the dominatrix Polly and the psychotic Shane, they all bring colour and excitement to his life. Together they are family, inseparable. But as space reaches a premium and tensions begin to rise, Dan's whole world threatens to implode around him. The real nightmare is about to begin ... Veering from brutal to comic via tragedy, disaster and love, Head of Words is the story of one man's path to understanding upon a rollercoaster of life that threatens to both destroy him and set him free. Chris Ward is the acclaimed author of the Tube Riders Trilogy and The Man Who Built the World. Visit Chris's Author Page for information on more great titles or find Chris on Facebook at Chris Ward (Fiction Writer).

RETURN TO BERMONDSEY Following on from the best-selling original Bermondsey Trilogy. Paul Bolton and Lexi suffer a major family catastrophe, are they strong enough to cope with that and a serious threat to their business empire? Real characters in a taut gritty Bermondsey crime epic that shouts from the rooftops. DI Karen Foster is seconded back to Bermondsey from Surrey Police to help with a crime epidemic created by two drug barons from Essex. Karen is also fighting the bottle and falling in love again, or is it just the hard sex she craves. Grisly Murder, Intrigue, Passion, Sex, Twists and Turns and Tears aplenty. A compelling adult crime thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish, definitely not one to be missed.

Ask a wealthy person how they got there and you would be surprised that when it comes to money, they simply stick to commonsense principles and trusted beliefs. This quarterly booklet is here to deliver that commonsense through quotes, facts, scripture and just plain ol inspiration to keep you handling your money well on your road to financial freedom.

Three years of torment. Three years of hell. Three years of living under a false name as a prisoner in a remote mining compound, and Lianetta Jansen, former captain of the Matilda, is about to see her luck turn. The intergalactic war begun by Raylan Climlee has finally made its way to the vast deserts of Abalon3, and Lia is about to find herself on the run again. For her greatest enemy has found her at last. Desperate to protect the mysterious boy, Wilt-who has a penchant for seeing the future-Lia must stay one step ahead of the deadly assassin Jasper Deentik if she has any hope of ever seeing her friends again. Fire Hunt is the fifth installment in Chris Ward's popular space opera series, The Fire Planets Saga.