SWIFT TO BATTLE — NO 72 FIGHTER SQUADRON RAF IN ACTION VOLUME II 1942 TO 1947 NORTH AFRICA, MALTA, SICILY, SOUTHERN FRANCE & AUSTRIA
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This book details the history of 72 Fighter Squadron during World War II, covering their operations from Europe to North Africa, and their role in supporting Allied advances through Italy and France until the end of the war.
Characteristics
| ISBN-13 | 978 1 84884 087 4 |
| ISBN-10 | 184884087X |
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( rounded spine binding ) |
| Special Features | Dust jacket |
| Condition | Like NEW |
| Author(s) | Tom Docherty |
| Publisher | Pen & Sword Aviation |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Published date | 2009 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Collection / Series | SWIFT TO BATTLE |
| Size | 16 x 24 x 2.1 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • AVIATION MILITAIRE • SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE |
Description
This second of three volumes traces the history of 72 Fighter Squadron, one of the premier squadrons in the Royal Air Force. The aircraft flown, operational personnel and missions flown are fully described with first-hand accounts from pilots and both air and ground crew. Having been operational in the European theatre during the early years of World War Two, the squadron moved to North Africa in support of the Tunisian campaign and were re-equipped with the updated Spitfire IX in 1942. They then assisted the Allied 8th Army as it advanced through Italy and France, being based in Malta and Sicily prior to the invasions. When the Germans surrendered they were sent to Austria. It was here that the Squadron disbanded in December 1946.