A Grave Too Far Away: A Tribute to Australians in Bomber Command Europe - Paperback

by Kathryn Spurling (Author)

This is the story of the Australian men of Bomber Command who answered the call of their nation to defend the Mother Country in World War II. Many paid the ultimate sacrifice, and the devastating effect of their loss is recounted here by the family and friends who were left behind.

Author Biography

Dr. Kathryn Spurling served with the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS). Her late father FO Maxwell Norris (RAAF) served with RAF Bomber Command during WWII. After securing her PhD in military history, Dr. Spurling tutored history and strategic studies and guest lectured in history at the University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra. In 2012 she was appointed a Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University, Canberra and in 2014 became an Adjunct Visiting Research Associate with Flinders University. She has lectured extensively overseas on military issues.