Bomber Command 1936-1968. An Operational & Historical Record

Delve, Ken

ISBN 10: 1844151832 / ISBN 13: 9781844151837

Editore: Pen and Sword Aviation, 2006

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR006025962

Riassunto:

This is a comprehensive reference to the structure, operation, aircraft and men of Bomber Command from its formation on 1936 to 1968 when it became part of Strike Command. It includes descriptions of many notable bombing raids, the many types of aircraft used, weapons and airfields. The five main sections of the book include a general historical introduction and overview, operations, operational groups, aircrew training and technical details of each aircraft type. Lengthy Annexes cover personnel. the squadrons in World War II, accuracy of attacks, orders of battle for each wartime year, maps of airfields locations, tonnage of bombs dropped and nuclear weapons carried in the post-war years.

Product Description: The basic concept is a series of books each of which will focus on one RAF Command during World War Two. Format for each one will be the same, which in outline will comprise: 1. Introduction - outline of the Command and its predecessors in the period up to 1939. 2. Command history 1939-1945. This will be divided into sections either by role or operation, the exact composition of these sections will of course depend of the Command (for example, Battle of Britain for Fighter Command). This section will include information panels on topics such as: a. Commanders. b. Aircraft. c. Orders of Battle. d. Group overviews. 3. Outline history of the Command post 1945. 4. Appendices, including airfields, squadron histories, reading list, heritage trail (what can you see now).

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Titolo: Bomber Command 1936-1968. An Operational & ...
Casa editrice: Pen and Sword Aviation
Data di pubblicazione: 2006
Legatura: Hardback
Condizione: Very Good