Duxford and the Big Wings, 1940–45

Duxford and the Big Wings, 1940–45
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Publisher : Pen and Sword
Total Pages : 544
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ISBN-10 : 9781783469505
ISBN-13 : 1783469501
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Book Synopsis Duxford and the Big Wings, 1940–45 by : Martin W. Bowman

Download or read book Duxford and the Big Wings, 1940–45 written by Martin W. Bowman and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2009-10-19 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pulsating account of the young RAF and American fighter boys who flew Spitfires, Hurricanes, Thunderbolts and Mustangs during 1940-45. It is unique in that the story is told using first person accounts from RAF, German and American Eagles who fought in the skies over England in the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940 and the great air offensives over occupied-Europe from 1942 onwards. The first five and a half chapters cover the Battle of Britain period when the RAF squadrons fought dog fights with the Luftwaffe and then fought them in gathering strength using the Big Wings to meet the bomber fleets attacking London. The second part of the book covers the Eagle squadron period, which was expanded with Americas entry into the war. The action moves to the USAAF Big Wings of Thunderbolts and Mustang fighters that flew escort missions and dueled with the Luftwaffe over the continent during the massive bomber raids on German targets in France, the Low Countries and the Reich itself. A whole host of incredible first hand accounts by British, Polish, Czech, German and American fighter pilots permeate the action and describe the aerial battles as only they can. This unique book also includes many accounts and photos that have not previously been seen before while the rich mix of combat accounts from all sides are brought together for the first time in one volume.


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