Julian Zuromski was on the verge of becoming a fighter pilot when Hitler invaded Poland in 1939. He witnessed the Luftwaffes bombings and the joint German-Soviet invasion of Poland, eventually escaping to Romania....Loe edasi...
Many are the remarkable stories of the men who, through good fortune or sheer determination, survived the loss of their aircraft in the Second World War. Depending on the circumstances, these aircrew often became members of the Caterpillar, Goldfish...Loe edasi...
These clubs were recognised and regarded as an important area within RAF history that boosted moral. Members were allowed pins and badges to be worn on RAF and Commonwealth flying uniforms. This book allows the reader to experience a number of indivi...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 21-Jan-2021, Hardback, Kirjastus: Fonthill Media Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781781558157)
This book examines the early development of dropping aerial ordinance and Bomber Command’s undertaking to create a unique member of aircrew. In many cases the duties by dedicated Bomb Aimers are recounted from their own flying logbooks. Operational f...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 22-Mar-2018, Hardback, Kirjastus: Fonthill Media Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781781556757)
Fuel, Fire and Fear examines Bomber Command’s undertaking to create a unique member of aircrew. In many cases the duties by dedicated Flight Engineers are recounted from their own flying logbooks. An insight of operational flying managing 14 fuel tan...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 23-Jun-2016, Hardback, Kirjastus: Fonthill Media Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781781555194)
This book will provide the reader with an understanding of why the RAF flew the American B-24 Liberator against the Japanese in Burma. British and Commonwealth air crews displayed great gallantry in many instances on low level precise bombing sorties...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 01-Oct-2014, Hardback, Kirjastus: Fonthill Media Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781781553046)
During the Second World War, the RAF employed Special Duties pilots and aircrew on operations across a wide range of extraordinary and daredevil missions. In many instances, specially selected and trained crews flew specific sorties, seeking out sma...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 01-Aug-2013, Hardback, Kirjastus: Fonthill Media Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781781552216)
Glorious in Solitude reveals detailed accounts from flying logbooks composed by young men who served in the RAF as Rear Gunners in WWII. Casualty rates were exceptionally high for these exposed and vulnerable men who shouldered the heavy responsibili...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 20-Sep-2012, Hardback, Kirjastus: Fonthill Media Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781781550793)
The story of Douglas Barnard based on a pencil diary, regaling his success in evading capture in France and escaping via Spain after having been shot down. A bomber and Spitfire pilot, decorated with the DFC, Barnard was later court-martialled for ta...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 23-Aug-2012, Hardback, Kirjastus: Fonthill Media Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781781550786)
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Accounts of pilots and aircrew who experienced life saving events, enabling exclusive membership rites to very special clubs. Goldfish (Lives saved by the use of personal life preservers and dinghies), Caterpillar (Lives saved by parachutes) or:...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 01-Feb-2012, Hardback, Kirjastus: Fonthill Media Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781781551912)
Unshackled Spirit reveals detailed accounts from incarcerated prisoners of war in WWII. Individual and personal wartime logs composed by these men create opportunities to read and view life behind the wire. The spirit to continue fighting is examined...Loe edasi...
