In an alternate 1939 where dragons are Britain’s aerial defenders, an admiral’s son defies his naval heritage to join the RAF Dragon Corps…
Hello from Morecambe!
I’m thrilled to announce my newest project: RAF Dragon Corps, an alternative history novella that reimagines World War II with dragons soaring alongside Spitfires in Britain’s defence of the realm.
The story follows Jim Ashford, a young man who defies his naval admiral father’s expectations to join the elite RAF Dragon Corps.
As Jim navigates the brutal training programme, he forms a powerful bond with Aether, a midnight-blue combat dragon.
Together, they must prepare for the coming war against Germany’s fearsome dragon breeding programme—where dragons are trained for aggression and their riders know no mercy.
This tale was born during a conversation with my wife about a WWII novel she was editing.
My response?
“Sounds good, but it would be better with dragons.”
That offhand comment took root in my imagination and simply wouldn’t let go.
RAF Dragon Corps holds special significance for me.
Growing up, I desperately wanted to join the Royal Air Force.
As an active member of the Air Training Corps as a teenager, I dreamed constantly of taking to the skies as a pilot.
Unfortunately, being legally blind meant my application would never have made it past the first hurdle.
Through this story, I’ve been able to explore those childhood dreams in fiction, creating a world where humans form profound partnerships with these magnificent, powerful creatures against the dramatic backdrop of Britain’s finest hour.
The novella weaves together military precision with the wild, unpredictable nature of dragons, exploring themes that have always fascinated me—the challenge of defying expectations, finding one’s true calling, and forging bonds of trust in the most demanding circumstances.
I’m particularly proud of how the story honours both the historical realities of the period and the timeless appeal of fantasy, creating a world that feels both familiar and wonderfully new.
I’ll be releasing chapters weekly on Patreon.
The entire story will be available to all patrons, including free members.
If you’ve enjoyed my previous work, or if the concept of dragons defending Britain’s skies during WWII intrigues you, I’d be honoured to have you along for this journey.
Thank you for your continued support. I can’t wait to share this adventure with you.
You can read the first few chapters now.
Visit: patreon.com/collection/1360827
Take care,
Jon
P.S. You can get 50 percent off your first month on any paid tier by using the promo code RAVENGLASS at checkout!
