Sticky Murphy Lover of Life
Subtitle: Second World War Clandestine Lysander and Intruder Mosquito Pilot Wing Commander Alan Michael 'Sticky' Murphy DSO and Bar, DFC, Croix de Guerre
Publisher: Fighting High Limited
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781999812843
Subjects: World war, 1939-1945, aerial operations, british
Description: Those who knew Wing Commander Alan Michael   Sticky' Murphy remember a man who was an inspiration both on and off duty. Indeed, it motivated James H. Coley, who served as a navigator in No. 23 Squadron, to write a book dedicated to his commanding officer's memory and honour. In 1941 Sticky joined the   cloak and dagger' 1419 (Special Duties) Flight, pioneering short take off and landings dropping agents into occupied Europe. It was extremely hazardous and daring work. On one flight his Lysander was ambushed by Germans, with Sticky having to fly home seriously wounded, and his exploits on a mission to rescue a comrade, John Nesbitt-Dufort, would earn him the award of the Distinguished Service Order. Such feats made him a legend in the secret and clandestine circles in which he moved, a time Sticky recalled as   The greatest fun ever.' In 1943 Sticky converted to Mosquitoes, and was posted to Malta and No. 23 Squadron.