New book: Arnhem Veteran – Tan Hughes

My Father (14409960 Sgt Frank Hughes – aged 19) flew out on the first lift of airborne forces from Down Ampney on 17th september 1944, he was 2nd Pilot in his Horsa Glider MK I.

As a veteran myself, it has been precious to accurately record his role in history as part of Operation Market Garden with those brave heroic souls, where so many never got home. A fierce battle, which in the coming weeks will be 80 years ago.

To coincide with this date, the book ‘Arnhem Veteran’ written by myself is being released in August 2024, as a respectful memory to all those that sacrificed everything.

Arnhem Veteran is a factual record, a story in many parts comprised from Frank’s personal notes, memoirs and a lengthy newspaper article Frank wrote for The Sunday Express in 1984.

Further detail from his war years obtained through research, together with conversations and letters shared over a generation, between Father and son, during a time where son Tan (myself) would emulate my father to also face conflict in foreign land.

This captivating, at times chilling account, is a rare historic document that details the life of a man to be proud of and remember.

Arnhem Veteran is produced for the lead up to September 2024, being the 80th anniversary of the living hell sealed in history to be known as: ‘The Battle of Arnhem’

To pre-order a signed copy direct from the author prior to general sale on ebay, please email: tannhauserpublishing@gmail.com