How Long to Read Cover of Darkness: The Memoir of a World War Two Night-Fighter

How Long Does it Take to Read Cover of Darkness: The Memoir of a World War Two Night-Fighter?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 23 minutes to read Cover of Darkness: The Memoir of a World War Two Night-Fighter by Roderick Chisholm

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A pilot's captivating autobiography that traces the development of night-flying from the early days of the Battle of Britain to the final triumph over Germany. Perfect for fans of Geoffrey Wellum, Eric Brown and Norman Hanson. What was it like to soar through the night sky fighting enemy aircraft in the Second World War? After completing intensive training Roderick Chisholm was thrust into the height of the Blitz to protect his country in the black of night. Guided by rudimentary radar he, along with his fellow pilots of 604 Squadron, developed the art of night-fighter operations. Fog, friendly-fire, disorientation, a Messerschmitt surprising you from behind - night-flying was a terrifying experience, even for skilled pilots, and Chisholm provides vivid insight into the hopes and fears of these men as they endeavoured to do their best in difficult conditions. Cover of Darkness records in fascinating detail how night-fighting progressed through the course of the war, initially through the use of radar, and later when Chisholm served in 100 Group Bomber Command developing radio counter-measures and organising fighter support for the bombers raiding Germany by night. "The very real merit of this book lies not so much in its most interesting account of night-fighting and night bombing during Hitler's war, as in its careful and impressive analysis of a pilot's mental reactions when flying at night on operations ... convincing and moving." Air Chief Marshal Sir Philip Joubert "This story ... continually impresses and satisfies. ... [Chisholm] can admirably describe to the layman, with intelligence and without heartiness, what his work is about and what it meant to him ... A most intelligent and articulate book, charming and modest..." H. E. Bates

How long is Cover of Darkness: The Memoir of a World War Two Night-Fighter?

Cover of Darkness: The Memoir of a World War Two Night-Fighter by Roderick Chisholm is 202 pages long, and a total of 50,904 words.

This makes it 68% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Cover of Darkness: The Memoir of a World War Two Night-Fighter Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 38 minutes to read Cover of Darkness: The Memoir of a World War Two Night-Fighter aloud.

What Reading Level is Cover of Darkness: The Memoir of a World War Two Night-Fighter?

Cover of Darkness: The Memoir of a World War Two Night-Fighter is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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