Sean Feast

Posted in Uncategorized on 07/17/2009 03:52 pm by admin
<strong>Sean Feast</strong>

Sean Feast

Welcome and thanks for coming to my site.

September 4th is now confirmed as the formal launch date for my new book, Churchill’s Navigator, and the venue – appropriately enough – is Chartwell, the PM’s home. It coincides with a major concert to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, during which the subject of my book – Air Commodore John Mitchell – was serving with 58 Squadron, Bomber Command.

I believe this is one of the first times that Chartwell has allowed such a launch to take place, and Grub Street will once again be teaming up with Simon and his team from the Aviation Bookshop so it promises to be a special event. I will have  more detail over the next few days, but understand that it will be an afternoon signing. Do please come along; we would be delighted to see you.

Meantime it is worth mentioning that on Sunday, September 12th, John and I will again be together in Bracknell, this time as guests of Sean Whyte of SWA Fine Art. Sean is holding one of his exceptional ‘In the company of heroes’ events at which John is speaking. He is also launching a magnificent new print of Ascalon on her maiden voyage. The photograph (right) shows John with Philip West’s original oil, and more details on this – and indeed a whole range of magnificent prints and oils – can be found on the SWA website.

Meanwhile, just back from Mexico and actually looking forward to getting back to work!

John Mitchell with Philip West's splendid new painting of Churchill's personal aircraft, Ascalon.

John Mitchell with Philip West's splendid new painting of Churchill's personal aircraft, Ascalon.

Churchill’s Navigator Heroic Endeavour

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The true story of Air Commodore John Mitchell LVO, DFC, AFC, Bomber Command survivor and navigator on Churchill's personal aircraft - Ascalon and Skymaster.

<strong>Heroic Endeavour </strong><br />The disastrous daylight Oboe raid on Cologne, December 1944 for which Squadron Leader Robert Palmer DFC was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross

The disastrous daylight Oboe raid on Cologne, December 1944 for which Squadron Leader Robert Palmer DFC was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross
Master Bombers A Pathfinder’s War

<strong>Master Bomers </strong><br />The stories of the men and women of 582 Squadron Pathfinder Force (PFF) and the elite Master Bombers in the last year of war.

The stories of the men and women of 582 Squadron Pathfinder Force (PFF) and the elite Master Bombers in the last year of war.

<strong>PathFinder</strong> <br />The remarkable life of Ted Stocker DSO DFC, Pathfinder flight engineer and survivir of more than 100 heavy bomber operations.

The remarkable life of Ted Stocker DSO DFC, Pathfinder flight engineer and survivor of more than 100 heavy bomber operations.
Carried on the Wind

<strong>Carried on the Wind</strong><br />The adventures of a 101 Squadron Special Duties Operator and crew on operations, 1943-44.

The adventures and survival of a German-speaking 101 Squadron Special Duties Operator and crew on operations, 1943-44.