tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987896746648431572.post3160036820772601022..comments2024-03-05T05:30:50.102+11:00Comments on Aircrew Book Review: Life's Too Short To Cry - Tim Vigors DFCAndy Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13393306454526711621noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987896746648431572.post-380797505038148462013-07-28T23:08:14.984+10:002013-07-28T23:08:14.984+10:00It is unfortunate that the first paragraph of the ...It is unfortunate that the first paragraph of the above review was not included in the preview of the book in some form. This would have clarified the inaccuracies in the compilation of his <br />memoirs. It will,however , be interesting to<br />anticipate a sequel. Anyone out there interested?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987896746648431572.post-85168149879001461382011-02-16T22:33:17.452+11:002011-02-16T22:33:17.452+11:00Hi
Nothing wrong with nit-picking, mate. If you ...Hi<br /><br />Nothing wrong with nit-picking, mate. If you read ABR regularly you'll see I do very much the same when there is the rare occasion I actually know what I'm talking about.<br /><br />You've picked up on some interesting points and I have to admit I don't remember the comment about him being the last-surviving 222 Sqn pilot. It's an odd comment to make when it's clearly not right so perhaps it's been written 'wrong'? I'll have to pull my copy off the shelf and have a look.<br /><br />'Errors' aside, I completely agree with you on your last point. A fine pilot and a good writer. I always come to the same conclusion though - how good would it have been for an aviation writer/researcher to have written an epilogue of sorts giving a brief summary of at least Vigors' war years after his evacuation?<br /><br />Many thanks for your comments. I look forward to hearing more from you.<br /><br />AndyAndy Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393306454526711621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987896746648431572.post-57004566393130721552011-02-16T06:34:47.670+11:002011-02-16T06:34:47.670+11:00Just read this, and while its a good addition to t...Just read this, and while its a good addition to the "Battle of Britain" library its a pity that one or two things are a little suspect, i.e. The author actually joined 222 Squadron in February 1940 but Bader joined in April, he could not have greeted Tim Vigors on his arrival as noted in the book, also the statement that the author was the only surviving pilot of 222 after the Battle is<br />incorrect. I guess this is nit picking - Vigors was a hero and the book certainly captures the flavour of the timesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987896746648431572.post-21129952921864491802010-12-30T21:34:57.030+11:002010-12-30T21:34:57.030+11:00Thanks Kevin. It does leave you hanging, doesn...Thanks Kevin. It does leave you hanging, doesn't it?<br /><br />Merry Christmas.<br /><br />AndyAndy Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393306454526711621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987896746648431572.post-12046447828305516302010-12-28T21:35:59.819+11:002010-12-28T21:35:59.819+11:00Just read a large print version of the book, sadly...Just read a large print version of the book, sadly without pics.<br />I personally didnt get care much for the privelaged ramblings about hunting and Eton, but as he did so much to serve his country its not a major problem. Other than that I agree with all of the above - such a pity one is left wondering what else happened to Tim Vigors for the rest of the war and how he got through 4 marriages in his life.<br /><br />Kevin WellsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987896746648431572.post-73024985784324003742010-07-02T22:35:44.772+10:002010-07-02T22:35:44.772+10:00A really great and thoroughly enjoyable book. Amaz...A really great and thoroughly enjoyable book. Amazing to think how young most of those pilots were during the hostilities, most 19 year olds these days would curl up faced with the daily challenges young Tim encountered. What incredible luck in survival he had too. Really a most riveting and human story.<br /><br />Steve Witfield, Baden-BadenStevieWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798203241695252595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987896746648431572.post-75599312558710412542010-06-13T14:46:29.704+10:002010-06-13T14:46:29.704+10:00Hi Navig
I hope you enjoy the book and am pleased...Hi Navig<br /><br />I hope you enjoy the book and am pleased the review might have helped in your decision. First time for everything!<br /><br />Nothing springs to mind immediately about 166 Sqn books but I'll get back to you later.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />AndyAndy Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393306454526711621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987896746648431572.post-64132508235321968592010-06-13T01:15:25.695+10:002010-06-13T01:15:25.695+10:00I agree no swordfishes in those waters only poor v...I agree no swordfishes in those waters only poor vildebeests. I have ordered the book on Amazon as it sounds good. It is a chance to get a participant's view especially of the Singapore air war.<br /><br />Do you know any books on RAF Squadron 166 our of Kirmington?navig_09https://www.blogger.com/profile/11324009434543946314noreply@blogger.com