Among the most valuable contributions to Second World War aviation literature are those that recover lives which might otherwise have slipped away: the careful resurrection of men who served with distinction but left little trace. The Shy Assassin – Air Marshal G.A. ‘Black’ Robertson’s stirring account of Spitfire ace and Mosquito pilot Cyril ‘Frank’ Babbage […]
Our newest book The Shy Assassin – we now have some signed copies The inspiring story of Cyril “Frank” Babbage Battle of Britain Spitfire AceThe Shy Assassin
Air show season has kicked off! We are looking forward to seeing you all throughout summer 2025. Below are the confirmed events Grub Street and our authors will be at. This will be updated as and when we have confirmation of those authors attending with us. September 2025 Saturday 6th /7th September Duxford […]
Launch of Fast Jets on The Front Line Fast Jets on the Front Line Alan Munro will be signing his book at Shuttleworth Military Show on 31st May Military Air Show 2025 Aviation Bookshop tent from 10.00 am
We are excited to announce that we will be launching the sixth volume in our A History of the Mediterranean Air War series at the Duxford Summer Air Show on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2025. We are equally thrilled that we will be joined by authors; Russell Guest (coming over from Australia), Giovanni Massimello (coming […]
Grub Street will be attending Newark Aerojumble on 12th April from 9.00 a.m. With author Andy Thomas http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/Spring-25-Aeroboot
On Saturday 9th November 2024 our author Black Robertson will be signing copies of his new book Flying through the Ranks at the Aviation Bookshop stand at this year’s IPMS Model ScaleWorld event in Telford. For more information about the event please visit: https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/
It is with great sadness that Grub Street learned of the passing last week of our esteemed author and historian Christopher Shores. Our relationship goes back 40 years. He was a gentle man, always ready to advise our team on a variety of issues and will be sorely missed. In a fitting end to a […]
We are excited to announce that we have a provisional publication date of July 2025 for the next volume of our A History of the Mediterranean Air War series. Below is an update from the authors about the content for the next volume to whet your appetite. “Volume Six will cover strategic bombing operations […]
Tony Blackman OBE Ma FRAeS 6th April 1928 – 13th August 2024 Today it is with great sadness that we announce the death of Tony Blackman. He was a much-loved and respected author as well as a key figure in the V-Force community. Tony’s affiliation with the V-Force began when he was Avro’s chief test […]
This 'colourised' image is said to depict two Royal Navy aviators check their maps before an anti-submarine patrol from Bermuda. The shorts and lack of warm clothing seem right, but I'm struggling to identify the airframe. A Hawker biplane perhaps?
Last night saw the launch of 'The Shy Assassin' by @blackrauthor at @AcesHighGallery. A fun time was had by all! We have a limited number of signed copies available on our website now: https://grubstreet.co.uk/product/the-shy-assassin-signed-copy/
DELIVERED - DELIGHTED - DESPATCHED! Advance copies of 'an absorbing read', a 'terrific' book, are on their way. 😃 @grub_street @AcesHighGallery @BigginHillMMT @bentley_priory
Very much looking forward to @LittleGransden airshow on Sunday. 20 years since we held a signing of my book Victory Fighters with Typhoon pilot Brian Spragg DFC and Mosquito nav George Kelsey DFC. Hosted by one of greats of aviation publishing world, John Davies of @grub_street
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This Thursday @DrHelenDoe will be giving a free online lecture for @RAFMUSEUM on Wing Commander Robert Stanford Tuck. For more information please see: https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/whats-going-on/virtual-lecture-wing-commander-robert-stanford-tuck-hero-of-the-battle-of-britain-the-life-of-the-great-fighter-ace/
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The authors of 'A History of the Mediterranean Air War 1940–1945 ' had a great time at @IWMDuxford last weekend along with our publisher, John Davies. We have a limited number of signed copies of Volume Six for those who missed out on the event. Head to our website to order.
It's Day Two of @IWMDuxford's Summer Air Show and the authors of 'A History of the Mediterranean Air War' will be joined today by Alan Munro who will be signing copies of 'Fast Jets on the Front Line' from 10.30 a.m. at the @AVBOOKSHOP marquee.
Come and say hello!
It's Day One of @IWMDuxford's Summer Air Show. Authors Russell Guest, Giovanni Massimello and Andrew Thomas will be signing copies of 'A History of the Mediterranean Air War Volume Six' from 10 a.m. at the @AVBOOKSHOP marquee.
Come and say hello and get a signed copy!
