The Flight of Rudolf Hess: Myths and Reality

by Roy Conyers Nesbit, Georges Van Acker, The Duke of Hamilton (Foreword)

On 10 May 1941, Rudolf Hess - Deputy Fuhrer of the Third Reich - embarked on his astonishing flight from Augsburg to Scotland. At dusk the same day, he parachuted on to a Scottish moor and was taken into custody. His arrival provoked widespread curiosity and speculation, which has continued to this day. Why did Hess fly to Scotland? Had Hitler authorized him to attempt to negotiate peace? Was British intelligence involved? What was his state of mind at the time? Drawing on a variety of reliable archive and eyewitness sources in Britain, Germany and the USA, authors Roy Conyers Nesbit and Georges van Acker have written what must be the most objective assessment of the Hess story yet to be published. Their compelling narrative not only dispels many of the extraordinary conspiracy theories, but also uncovers some intriguing new facts.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published November 25, 1999

About the author

Roy has a long-established reputation as a leading aviations historian, who served in the wartime RAF.

Reviews

[David Ross · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit brief and could be filled out with some more intrigue. The bones of the story are fairly interesting and quite inexplicable if not for the general insanity at the heart of the nazi party.

[Joe Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is interested in the life of Rudolf Hess. It debunks many of the myths surrounding what happened. It even gives one possible explanation of why the Russians refused to release him all of his fellow inmates had already been given their freedom.

[Hernan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource, backed by actual facts that really help to get a personal opinion on the subject.