Desert Flyer: The Log and Journal of Flying Officer William E. Marsh Schiffer Military History is a historical non-fiction book that tells the story of a young pilot's experience during World War II. The book is based on the real log and journal of Flying Officer William E. Marsh Schiffer, who served in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during the war. The book provides a unique perspective on the war through the eyes of a pilot who flew missions in the North African and Pacific theaters. The book begins with Schiffer's training in Australia before he was deployed to the front lines. The author describes the rigorous training program that Schiffer underwent, which included flying Tiger Moth biplanes and later the more advanced Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk fighter plane. The reader is taken through the challenges that Schiffer faced during his training, including the harsh desert climate and the pressure of being a pilot in a war zone. Once Schiffer arrived at the front, he began flying missions over North Africa, where he witnessed the devastation of war firsthand. He flew reconnaissance missions over enemy territory, providing crucial intelligence to Allied forces. The author describes the thrill and danger of these missions, as well as the camaraderie between Schiffer and his fellow pilots.

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