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My father, John Randall Daniel (Bob) Braham was the most decorated British Commonwealth fighter pilot of the Second World War and the fifth ranked Commonwealth air ace of the war. He was, in addition, the top Allied air ace flying twin-engined aircraft, and among the highest scoring Allied night fighter aces. Despite these distinctions, he remains relatively unknown, largely due to his personal antipathy with publicity. This small publication follows my father's brief life from his early upbringing; through his distinguished wartime career; to his growing disillusionment with post-war Britain; his move to Canada and his service with the RCAF; and finally, his short post-service life. This is his story as a pilot, father and husband who pursued every aspect of his life with a mixture of ruthless efficiency, youthful enthusiasm, and a firm sense of duty, as perceived by his eldest son. It is based on available selected documentation, personal observation and fond memories.

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Capt (N) (Ret'd) Michael Braham Mike was born in England in 1942 and emigrated to Canada with his family in 1952. He graduated from the Royal Military College in 1965 and spent his early naval career in destroyers and submarines. Later, as a Logistics staff officer he served on exchange with the United States Navy in Oakland, California and at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1987 in the rank of Captain (Navy). He then assumed responsibility for civil national emergency preparedness planning with Emergency Preparedness Canada until 1999. Following his time with Emergency Preparedness Canada he completed his paid working career as Director of Occupational Health and Safety for the Department of National Defence. He retired from public service in 2008 and became a volunteer at the Diefenbunker Cold War Museum and with the Friends of the Canadian War Museum (FCWM). Mike has received an Ontario provincial award for his volunteer services to the Diefenbunker. He was voted FCWM Volunteer of the Year for 2012 and recently received the Sovereign's Volunteer Medal from the Governor General Mike is married to Janet. They have two children and three grandchildren. This is his first book.

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