'mick'

[spider atkinson]

thanks lads for all the direction on 'mick mannock'
the references for books was great........i just recieved a copy of 'mick', and i have also been able to get a copy of
'canvas falcons' stateside.

again i need your help...............anyone know of, who or where his living relatives are ? and........
i need a copy or information as to his dairies.....

again thanks for you assistance..............that includes mr lowe............a big thanks

spider atkinson

[Billy_Bishop]

Good Luck Spider. I hope it turns out to be what you want.

Best Regards,

Al Lowe

[Vigilant]

Mick's diary was published in 1966 as:

"The Personal Diary of Major Edward Mannock", introduced and annotated by Frederick Oughton (London: Spearman Books)

Don't know about his living relatives though!

[Vigilant]

PS Have a look at:

www.spartacus.school.co.uk/FWWmannock.htm

if you haven't already. The 1st hand quotes at the bottom of the page are interesting.

[Paul Reece]

That web address should read www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk.

[Brad King]

I believe Mannock's niece is the last(?) relative alive of the family (I know not of the Eyles family). However I heard a rumour that she is now refusing to answer any more queries about Mannock - she never knew him and she is tired of going over the same ground that has already been published. I may be wrong but that is what I heard. You may like to try sending a letter to the RAF museum who until recently had his VC on display. They will have the details of the family I am sure and might be able to pass a letter on for you. They will not release an address as I am sure you will understand.

Good luck

Brad

[Paul Reece]

Just visited the website mentioned above, their list of Aces has Mannock credited with 73, one more than Bishop!!!
That can't be right can it? Are we Brits taking liberties again?
Paul

[Vigilant]

Paul, read the countless threads on this topic below! :)
It's a hardy perennial...

[Billy_Bishop]

That's ok Paul, I've got at least two good sources that say Bishop had three balloons confirmed, but not counted in his 72, so that actually gives him 75 confirmed victories. ;)

Al Lowe 'Honourary Canuck'
'Semi-Official Billy Bishop Booster'
"Variety may be the spice of life, but I'm diabetic, and the spice is sugar."
--Al Lowe

[steve]

Being a 'Mannock' fan I have a great deal of literature on him. I was lucky enough to obtain a copy of 'The Personal Diary of 'Mick' Mannock from a friend. I'm pretty sure it's out of print now. You might try the book search.
The book is introduced and annotated by Fredrick Oughton and is published by Neville Spearman of London.