RAF Bomber Command 1936-1945: An Operational and Historical Record - Couverture rigide

Delve, Ken

 
9781844151837: RAF Bomber Command 1936-1945: An Operational and Historical Record

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l?auteur

Ken Delve is an ex RAF Tornado Bomber Pilot. He has written over 16 books and many magazine articles on aviation subjects. He has recently retired from a senior editorial position with Key Publishing, Britain's largest publisher of aviation magazines.

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