Men Of The Battle Of Britain

By Kenneth G. Wynn

ISBN: 1902074106, CCB Associates 1999

First published in 1989, I own the 1999 2nd edition of this fantastic book which also commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The book is a biographical directory of ‘The Few’. All pilots and aircrew from throughout the British Empire and her allies who flew with the Royal Air Force, Fighter Command, between July 10th and October 31st 1940. The book has become the accepted, authoritative manuscript concerning the aircrew who participated in the battle.

In the 2nd edition F/O Malcolm Ravenhill’s profile can be seen on page 420 (see photo below). I know a later edition of the book contains more information and his Cuthbert Orde sketch.

Biggin On The Bump

By Bob Ogley

ISBN: 1872337058 (pb) 1872337104 (hb), Froglets Publications 1990

First published in 1990 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. This wonderful book contains stories and a photographic history (over 200 photos) of Britain’s most famous fighter station, Biggin Hill, affectionately known as “Biggin on the Bump”. F/O Malcolm Ravenhill is listed at the end of the book within the “They Paid The Supreme Sacrifice” page.

Bob Ogley’s article about Malcolm’s memorial service in 2022 for the local Chronicle newspaper can be seen on my Newspaper & Magazine page.

What the RAF Airman Took to War

By Bill Howard

ISBN: 9781784420550, Shire Publications

Published in 2015, this excellent little book details the objects and personal items that were essential to every wartime pilot, from the superstitious good-luck charm to the parachute on which his life might have depended.

Page 117 contains a moving “In Memoriam” tribute to the aircrew and, to my pleasant surprise, the author has chosen to mention in detail Malcolm Ravenhill as one such pilot that bravely gave his life fighting in the Battle of Britain.

Battle of Britain

By Norman Franks

ISBN 0861240308, Bison Books 1981

An interesting paragraph appears in the book “Battle of Britain” by Norman Franks detailing September 30th 1940 and 229 Squadron when Malcolm was killed.