A new book detailing the 'epic story' of a Second World War hero from Ipswich has been released.

From defying his mother's protests at his decision to sign up for war to a concerted attack on his squadron by the Japanese at Magwe, 'Radio Spitfire' is a catalogue of Brian Eaton's life, as recounted by his daughters, Julie and Susanne.

Mr Eaton joined the Royal Air Force at the age of seventeen and served his country as an electrical wireless mechanic.

His family say he never thought of himself as 'being at war', but considered it "more of an adventure" - with his career taking him to areas such as Cairo, Iceland, India and Burma.

The book also tells the tale of how he suffered extenive injuries following an attack by Japanese forces in Magwe and how he met the love of his life on the day he was demobbed at the end of the Second World War.

Described as an "epic story" by his family, the tale of Mr Eaton would have been lost forever if his daughters Julie and Susanne had not sat with their father for months to listen to extract his memories and research content.

The pair said they would like to thank their family for their "never-ending support" throughout the process.