ON SILVER WINGS.

The article focuses on the biography of Desmond Ibbotson, a World War II RAF fighter ace, detailing his military career and the rediscovery of his remains in Italy in 2005. Ibbotson, who enlisted in the RAF Volunteer Reserve in 1940, flew various aircraft, including Spitfires and P-40 Kittyhawks, and achieved notable successes in aerial combat before his tragic death in 1944 at the age of 23. His remains were initially buried at a Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery, but additional remains were found at the crash site of his Spitfire decades later, leading to a reburial with military honors. The biography, titled "On Silver Wings," is described as well-written and richly illustrated, appealing to those interested in RAF history and battlefield archaeology. [Extracted from the article]