Tag: David Mackenzie

Defying the Odds is Out Now

Congratulations to David Mackenzie, whose action-packed military adventure, Defying the Odds, is out now!

Defying the Odds is the second book in the John Noble Fighter Ace Thrillers series.

June, 1940

After fourteen months of flying, John Noble is now a capable and experienced Fighter Pilot.

His squadron has successfully survived the intense period of aerial warfare over Dunkirk, but now new challenges are facing them from the Luftwaffe.

And there is a major issue with their leadership.

415 Squadron’s CO, Wing Commander Christopher Bland has shown that he is clearly not up to the task he’s been given. And if Bland is the one to lead them in the Battle of Britain, John knows the outcome could be disastrous.

But with waves of inbound hostile aircraft relentlessly attacking, there is limited time to raise the issue.

The Battle of Britain is underway and if nothing changes, the outcome for the pilots could be nothing short of a slaughter…

Can the 415s defy the odds, or will this battle be their last…?

Spitfires Rising is Published Today

Congratulations to David Mackenzie, whose wartime aviation thriller, Spitfires Rising, is published today.

Spitfires Rising is the first book in the John Noble Fighter Ace Thrillers: action-packed military adventures following an RAF pilot during the Second World War.

1938

Having been raised on a farm, young New Zealander John Noble longs for an adventure away from his family’s homestead.

Enthralled by the sight of a Tiger Moth flying overhead, he decides to pursue a career as an RAF pilot and travels to the United Kingdom to complete his training.

After receiving his Wings, John is sent to RAF Catterick, where he finds himself flying the formidable Spitfire.

When tensions in Europe reach breaking point and Britain declares war on Germany, John’s training and courage are put to the ultimate test.

As the squadron prepares to face the Luftwaffe, John starts to question the effectiveness of their tactics, leading to clashes with senior officers.

And as his missions grow ever more dangerous, John begins to wonder just how far he will go to survive the war…

Is John ready for battle? Will he be able to follow orders while preserving his life?

Or is he destined to become a casualty of war…?