An Axe and Four Balloons
Tim Spicer
This story is not just another history of the SAS. It is the only biography of an extraordinary man, 'whose courage made it easier for us to be brave'. Brian Franks, tough, capable and charismatic and loved by officers and soldiers alike, is largely unknown outside the Special Operations world but has been credited by David Stirling as being one of the five founding fathers of the SAS. A dashing bon viveur, he could move freely in all sections of society, from members of the royal family to junior soldiers. Set against the backdrop of WWII and the Cold War, Franks' life was one of bravery, intrigue and glamour. As for the title of this book, in 1918 Franks wrote a letter to his parents asking them to send him an axe and four balloons! The reason for this strange request was never explained, but if the rest of Franks' life is anything to go by, the possibilities are endless.
An Axe and Four Balloons
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