Fighting High

Fighting High Publishing commissions and publishes original military history non-fiction books. Run by @stevedarlow. Website -

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🎙️ NEW: Once Upon a Time in War with Melody Foreman
Love, loss & wartime stories—from Mary Ellis to Eric Ravilious.
Listen on YouTube here https://t.co/0Z4qrUrN5L
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 https://t.co/EUaoyzM8Cz
#podcast #publishing #aviationhistory #ww2 #history

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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: https://t.co/moYbJnLIeG

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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: https://t.co/bcjcORhxw5
#Spitfire

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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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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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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 https://t.co/EUaoyzM8Cz
📖https://t.co/ZfCOYIx1ME
#RAF #WW2 #Mosquito

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Paperback release this Wednesday!
Frank Dell’s remarkable story Mosquito Down! is one of @FightingHigh most successful titles.
Watch Frank’s emotional 2012 interview:
https://t.co/jwzDjJ8r6E
Order now: https://t.co/nEPVK6QbmV
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 https://t.co/VWDbRnqjWv
Other platforms https://t.co/EUaoyzM8Cz

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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 https://t.co/aizgY5ufaF
Links to other podcast platforms via Fighting High website

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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 https://t.co/xphN0mPExu

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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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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 https://t.co/osaiESiTOv
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.
https://t.co/N52IFRuvHY

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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: https://t.co/NaFMWhIFey
#WWII #VictoriaCross #MilitaryHistory

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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 https://t.co/f6ucLA1a5K

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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 https://t.co/KjEigHdySO
Links to other platforms on website

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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 https://t.co/yAiWMMmMyO

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Episode 2 of the Fighting High podcast is now live: The Heroes of Bomber Command - Gazing Into The Abyss.
Listen here: https://t.co/8g7liuky7A

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