These memoirs do not consist solely of air combat missions but, in addition, include many interesting incidents in Middle East (Western Desert) and the European theatres of World War II, amongst which was attachment to the United States 8th Air Force to criticise and advise on the armament procedures of their flying fortress squadrons.
One chapter describes the author's four-year relationship with, and under the command of, Raymond Collishaw, the famous Canadian ace fighter pilot of World War One. Some little known tales concerning this great airman are included.