Just Another Trip

'Whittle's first novel is a stark chronicle of the physical, emotional, and psychological toll the Battle of Berlin took on airmen and their loved ones.' Kirkus

'This novel about the crew of a WWII bomber boasts well-drawn characters and a worthy protagonist.' Clarion

'Highly recommended for historians, WWII aviation buffs, and Anglophiles, who will appreciate the liberal seasoning of vintage British slang.' Blue Ink

'...what makes this war novel compelling, is Whittle's skill in reminding us that each and every statistic is a living, breathing, human being whose gallantry should never be forgotten.' Pacific Book Review

August 1943 and the Allies' air war in Europe is not going well and losses are mounting.

Matt White and the crew of the Lancaster bomber M-Mother have become a close-knit team but as the battle intensifies, the raw brutality of the endless night operations has a devastating effect on them. 

This novel tells their story.

The author was born in London in 1944. He qualified as a doctor from the University of Manchester in 1972. He is a private pilot and has a particular interest in military aviation history. He now lives in Lymington, Hampshire, UK