Forgotten Bombers of the Royal Air Force
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Characteristics
| ISBN-13 | 9781854093066 |
| ISBN-10 | 1-85409-306-1 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( round back binding ) |
| Special Features | • Dust jacket |
| Condition | Like NEW |
| Author(s) | Ken Wixey |
| Publisher | Arms and Armour Press |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Published date | 1997 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 19.5 x 25.5 x 2 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • AVIATION MILITAIRE • SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE • APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS |
Description
No historian will seek to deny that the success of RAF Bomber Command in World War Two was a result of teamwork. The problem comes when one is asked to name the team!
As we all remember the more famous missions, notable squadrons and the leading air crewmen and the great aircraft, we often forget the routine support flights, the units who performed them, the unsung heroes of the ground crews and the workhorse aircraft, flown with no less vigour and determination and capable of delivering potent strikes on a par with the memorable Lancasters, Wellingtons and Mosquitoes.
This book has as its objective to create an illustrated record of just a dozen of the lesser members of the Bomber Command aircraft, to ensure they are not forgotten. These aircraft were often the testbeds for new avionics, weaponry or bombing strategies, and they performed diverse operational tasks. Often they were vital to the success of a whole campaign let alone responsible for thousands of missions achieved. They may not have reached 'star status' but
No historian will seek to deny that the success of RAF Bomber Command in World War II was a result of teamwork. The problem comes when one is asked to name the team!
As we all remember the more famous missions, notable squadrons, leading aircrew, and the great aircraft, we often forget the routine support flights, the units who performed them, the unsung heroes of the ground crews, and the workhorse aircraft — flown with no less vigour and determination and capable of delivering potent strikes on a par with the memorable Avro Lancasters, Vickers Wellingtons, and De Havilland Mosquitoes.
This book has as its objective to create an illustrated record of just a dozen of the lesser-known members of the Bomber Command aircraft, to ensure they are not forgotten. These aircraft were often the testbeds for new avionics, weaponry, or bombing strategies, and they performed diverse operational tasks. Often they were vital to the success of a whole campaign, let alone responsible for thousands of missions achieved. They may not have reached “star status,” but they were dependable, essential team players.
The author records the purpose, testing, evolution, and deployment of each aircraft in its various designs. In each section are details of specification, production, and squadron allocation.
The men who worked with these machines, and their families who have heard the stories of them at work, will join every aviation enthusiast in applauding this opportunity to celebrate the feats of these “Cinderellas of the skies.”
they were dependable, essential team players.
The author records the purpose, testing, evolution and deployment of each aircraft in its various designs. In each section are details of specification, production and squadron allocation.
The men who worked with these machines, and their families who have heard the stories of them at work, will join every aviation enthusiast in applauding this opportunity to celebrate the feats of these 'Cinderellas of the skies'.