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ⓘ About Derek Robinson
Derek Robinson is a bestselling historical fiction author from the United Kingdom that is best known for his black humor in blockbuster military aviation novels. Derek has always been interested in history and as a teenager, he went to Cambridge from where he graduated with a degree in history. Following graduation from college, he worked in broadcast TV and radio and in advertising in the United States and the United Kingdom. He has also qualified as a rugby referee and has a membership in the professional association. If there are two things that Derek Robinson is very knowledgeable about it has to be the Royal Air Force and writing good copy. He learned how to pen good advertising copy while he worked in advertising for many years.
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A Darker History Of Bristol
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Derek Robinson?
Derek Robinson is a bestselling historical fiction author from the United Kingdom that is best known for his black humor in blockbuster military aviation novels. Derek has always been interested in history and as a teenager, he went to Cambridge from where he graduated with a degree in history. Following graduation from college, he worked in broadcast TV and radio and in advertising in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Which Derek Robinson series should I start with?
The best place to start is the RFC series, the earliest of Derek Robinson's multi-book series: it opens with Goshawk Squadron (1971) and runs to 3 books across 1971–1999, ending with Hornet's Sting (1999). Derek Robinson's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Derek Robinson written?
Derek Robinson has 33 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1964 and 2018. 11 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Double Agent series with 4 books — and 22 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Derek Robinson's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Derek Robinson's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are RFC (1971–1999, 3 books), Double Agent (1980–2010, 4 books) and RAF (1983–2005, 4 books).
How are Derek Robinson's books organised into series?
This guide splits Derek Robinson's 33 books into 3 named series and 22 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Double Agent (4 books, 1980–2010); RAF (4 books, 1983–2005); RFC (3 books, 1971–1999).