This book traces the development of Bomber Command from its early days into one of the most potent weapons of World War II. The author provides a frank, warts-and-all portrayal of the aircrews on and off duty and he describes air operations to explain the story of war in the air. The breaching of the massive Moehne and Eder dams with the "bouncing bomb" was one of the most daring and successful exploits of the war. This book tells the full story of this amazing feat.
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This book traces the development of Bomber Command from its early days into one of the most potent weapons of World War II. The author provides a frank, warts-and-all portrayal of the aircrews on and off duty and he describes air operations to explain the story of war in the air. The breaching of the massive Moehne and Eder dams with the "bouncing bomb" was one of the most daring and successful exploits of the war. This book tells the full story of this amazing feat.
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Good. Cover is worn, scuffed and scraped from use with some small marks to the textblock and covers from use. Edges of the cover are worn. 336 p. 2 Illustrations, ports.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 9780753197905.
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Aviation-General Mass market paperback. Creasing on spine and cover. The personal account of one of the authentic heroes of WWII. He led many raids over the Third Reich but is best remembered for commanding the successful 'Dam Busters' raid on the night of May 16/17, 1943. Using Barnes-Wallis' revolutionary 'Bouncing Bomb', 17 Lancaster Bombers from RAF Scampton attacked the Mohne, Eder & Sorpe Dams & wreaked huge destruction on German industry in the Ruhr Valley. Gibson was killed in action on September 19, 1944, on a mission over Rheydt. He was acting as Master Bomber-the most dangerous task in the bomber stream. UL-XXXXXX. 317pp illustrations.
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Good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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This book is a personal account of the run up and execution of the Dambusters raid. If you want to feel what it is like to lead the raid and fly by the seat of your pants look no further. A fine tribute to one of the heroes of WWII.