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"4 out of 5 Stars - The Job To Be Done is a compelling slice of military history....a structured text that is purposeful about seeing its crew's stories through to their ends. Digging through inherited memorabilia with a meticulous eye, The Job To Be Done is a son's tribute to his father.."
- Forward Clarion Reviews
" 5 Stars - Over the last 30 years there has been a massive influx of books written about, or by, Bomber Command veterans. By my last estimation there are well over 1,000 books written about the topic. Many are better than others. Why should you buy this one?
Simply put, as someone who has spent some 40 odd years researching Bomber Command I was incredibly impressed with the level of work done by Mr Coffey in both his research and his writing. In opening a door to one story of the Pathfinder Force crew piloted by his late father, F/Lt Jesse Ray Coffey, DFC + Bar, Clint was often led to another door (or rabbit hole), and from the narrative, welcomed the challenge.
Like all great books, this one hooks you right from the start. We are given a history of his late father (Coffey passed away in 1990) and at the reading of his will, all his aviation material was to be given to his youngest son. Author Coffey has not let his father down and we are treated to the genesis of his research as well as his joy at finding one of his dad's crew was not only still alive but lived in the same province.
Before he joined Jesse Coffey's crew, something horrible had happened to one of the air gunners. When the man joined the crew, he was asked why he had spent time grounded from flying. He told all that should they survive their tour of operations he would happily tell them the story. Although it's not mentioned, I feel sure that before flying a single operation with his new crew, this man told his story to F/Lt Coffey who, by all reports, judged men on their merits. That this man not only finished his tour but was later commissioned and awarded a Distinguished Flying Medal indicates that Coffey's judgment was a sound one.
Treat yourself to an exciting story and buy this book. For those researching their own family's aviation history, Clint's book will not only be a great read but a guide on how best to do your own research."
-Amazon 5 Star Review by Dave Champion, March 2023
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- Forward Clarion Reviews
" 5 Stars - Over the last 30 years there has been a massive influx of books written about, or by, Bomber Command veterans. By my last estimation there are well over 1,000 books written about the topic. Many are better than others. Why should you buy this one?
Simply put, as someone who has spent some 40 odd years researching Bomber Command I was incredibly impressed with the level of work done by Mr Coffey in both his research and his writing. In opening a door to one story of the Pathfinder Force crew piloted by his late father, F/Lt Jesse Ray Coffey, DFC + Bar, Clint was often led to another door (or rabbit hole), and from the narrative, welcomed the challenge.
Like all great books, this one hooks you right from the start. We are given a history of his late father (Coffey passed away in 1990) and at the reading of his will, all his aviation material was to be given to his youngest son. Author Coffey has not let his father down and we are treated to the genesis of his research as well as his joy at finding one of his dad's crew was not only still alive but lived in the same province.
Before he joined Jesse Coffey's crew, something horrible had happened to one of the air gunners. When the man joined the crew, he was asked why he had spent time grounded from flying. He told all that should they survive their tour of operations he would happily tell them the story. Although it's not mentioned, I feel sure that before flying a single operation with his new crew, this man told his story to F/Lt Coffey who, by all reports, judged men on their merits. That this man not only finished his tour but was later commissioned and awarded a Distinguished Flying Medal indicates that Coffey's judgment was a sound one.
Treat yourself to an exciting story and buy this book. For those researching their own family's aviation history, Clint's book will not only be a great read but a guide on how best to do your own research."
-Amazon 5 Star Review by Dave Champion, March 2023
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Don't forget to leave a review on Amazon or in the Contact page.
Thanks for your support!
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