Fighting High Publishing commissions and publishes original military history non-fiction books. Run by @stevedarlow. Website - fightinghigh.com
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Jun 10
Delighted to meet up with Melody Foreman today and present her with copies of her new book Love as Strong as Death - Ravilious, the Pilot, and the Missing Aircraft.
Author-signed copies available here: fightinghigh.com/collections…
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Always a thrill to receive box of newly published books - Love as Strong as Death: Ravilious, the Pilot and the Missing Aircraft by Melody Foreman.
Next week I’ll be seeing Melody to sign copies - order now fightinghigh.com/collections…
#AviationHistory #EricRavilious #WWII
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May 12
🎙️ NEW: Once Upon a Time in War with Melody Foreman
Love, loss & wartime stories—from Mary Ellis to Eric Ravilious.
Listen on YouTube here youtu.be/EuEWQPrPGwE
Links to other platforms on our website.
#FightingHigh #WW2
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The Fighting High Podcast - shortlisted for the Publisher Podcast Awards 2026.
An honour—especially just eight episodes in.
If you haven’t heard it yet - link to streaming platforms and YouTube here fightinghigh.com/pages/fight…
#podcast #publishing #aviationhistory #ww2 #history
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Fighting High retweeted
May 5
Recently I’ve seen 'hero' used frequently when people speak about Bomber Command veterans.
Powerful word—but often used without much thought in wider culture
In this @FightingHigh podcast, I explore what hero means drawing on myth and literature.
Listen: youtu.be/ircYFPNLpMU
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Apr 30
Today marks 85 years since loss of Spitfire ace Leonard Haines DFC.
A Battle of Britain pilot, just 21 when he died, his story is told through combat reports and personal letters in our latest @FightingHigh podcast.
🎧 Listen now on YouTube: youtu.be/SdM4y-dtdow
#Spitfire
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Fighting High retweeted
Apr 28
With great sadness I heard from the family of George Dunn that he passed away this morning, peacefully, at the age of 103.
He was my friend, and I will miss him. But I have many memories of happy times together.
George flew as a Halifax and Mosquito pilot (1/4)
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Apr 27
Honoured to attend ANZAC Remembrance Ceremony at Stonefall Cemetery, Harrogate on Sunday, where I met Kate Spencer.
Early next year, @FightingHigh will publish The Stonefall Kiwis – telling the powerful story of the 23 New Zealand airmen buried there. 🇳🇿 #ANZAC #WW2 #History
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Apr 21
Last week: our podcast on the Light Night Striking Force
This week: the story of one of its finest — Guy Lockhart DSO, DFC & Bar.
A remarkable leader, decorated for courage and command.
🎧 Podcast fightinghigh.com/pages/fight…
📖fightinghigh.com/blogs/news/…
#RAF #WW2 #Mosquito
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Apr 11
Paperback release this Wednesday!
Frank Dell’s remarkable story Mosquito Down! is one of @FightingHigh most successful titles.
Watch Frank’s emotional 2012 interview:
youtube.com/watch?v=2knvZd9f…
Order now: fightinghigh.com/collections…
Use code MOSQUITO for 10% off
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“We would go in first and light up the target"
Des Pelly flew as a Lancaster pilot with Pathfinders, marking targets for Bomber Command deep over enemy territory. A remarkable first-hand account.
Listen here Youtube youtu.be/9jhv3lYQVQo?si=UG8h…
Other platforms fightinghigh.com/pages/fight…
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Mar 31
Now live 🎙️
Latest episode @FightingHigh Podcast-Lancaster Pathfinder pilot Desmond Pelly DFC
Shot down on 41st operation- extraordinary story of courage, leadership and survival.
YouTube link here youtu.be/9jhv3lYQVQo
Links to other podcast platforms via Fighting High website
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Fighting High retweeted
Mar 28
A real privilege to interview Lancaster Pathfinder pilot Desmond Pelly DFC in 2010. Delighted to share his remarkable story as we launch Series 2 of @FightingHigh podcast on 30 March.
Shot down on 41st op — an extraordinary account.
Series 1 available now fightinghigh.com/pages/fight…
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Mar 27
Delighted to welcome author Kate Spencer to @FightingHigh
Her new book 'The Stonefall Kiwis' tells moving stories of 23 New Zealand airmen laid to rest far from home @CWGC Stonefall Cemetery, Harrogate.
Coming early 2027, a book we are proud to be publishing. Welcome aboard, Kate
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Mar 18
Help Fighting High reach 1,000 YouTube subscribers!
We’re currently 11 away from the 1,000 milestone.
If you enjoy the stories we share about WW2 aviation please take a moment to subscribe to the channel here youtube.com/@fightinghigh?si…
Thank you for your support!
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New episode of the Fighting High Podcast.
Sean Feast talks with filmmaker David Fairhead about Spitfire, Lancaster and the upcoming Mosquito. Filmmaking, history, people.
youtu.be/EdiEGjFzndQ
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Feb 23
On this day 81 years ago South African pilot Edwin Swales displayed extraordinary courage in the skies over Europe — earning the Victoria Cross. In this latest FH blog, Sean Feast tells his remarkable story. Read here: fightinghigh.com/blogs/news/…
#WWII #VictoriaCross #MilitaryHistory
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Feb 19
The first Fighting High Podcast Remembrance episode is live.
When the Letters Came shares moving wartime correspondence revealing the human stories behind the air war — sacrifice, grief, courage and remembrance.
🎧 On all podcast platforms and here youtu.be/dsmw2JGLiss
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Now live on the Fighting High podcast.
In this episode of Hangar Talk @stevedarlow is joined by Ian Thirsk of @deHavMuseum to talk about restoration of their Mosquito fighter-bomber. Episode is available on YouTube here youtu.be/SEgu_28sr2Q?si=nz46…
Links to other platforms on website
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Jan 28
Excellent review for Epitaphs of Bomber Command by Steve Darlow & Dave Gilbert!
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This moving collection pairs 100 Bomber Command epitaphs with personal stories behind them. A powerful tribute to those who paid the ultimate price.
Signed copies fightinghigh.com
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