Isbn: 9781846741036 - heroes of bomber command suffolk (second world war aviation history) (5 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Throughout the Second World War, Suffolk airfields and the airmen of Bomber Command made a large and vital contribution to the war effort. Just four airfields were established in the county at the outbreak of war in September 1939 - Mildenhall, Stradishall, Wattisham and Honington. Later in the war, new airfields were opened at Chedburgh, Tuddenham and Lakenheath. The losses both in men and machines, were very high. In this excellently researched book, Graham Smith describes the air war in Suffolk and the young airmen who flew night after night in the cold and the dark against desperate odds. Their Commander-in-Chief, Air Marshall Sir Arthur 'Bomber' Harris called them 'The bravest of the brave', an epithet they fully deserved. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fine.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 192 pages. 8.00x5.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Signed. Signed dedication by author. Heroes of Bomber Command Suffolk pays tribute to the aircrews who served at Suffolkâs wartime airfields, documenting their missions, sacrifices and everyday experiences during the Second World War. Drawing on local archives, personal accounts and squadron histories, it highlights the bravery of RAF and Allied personnel who flew from bases such as Mildenhall, Lakenheath and Honington. Rich in photographs, operational detail and human stories, itâs an essential volume for collectors of Bomber Command history and those interested in East Angliaâs pivotal role in the air war. SIGNED COPY. …

Zustand: New. 2008. Paperback. A tribute to the pilots and crew who flew from airbases in Suffolk during the last war and whose actions displayed some of the finest examples of courage and devotion to duty. Series: Aviation History. Num Pages: 192 pages, Photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAS; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 13. Weight in Grams: 354. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …