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Flying into the Flames of Hell: Flying With Bomber Command in World War II - Hardcover

Bowman, Martin

 
9781844153893: Flying into the Flames of Hell: Flying With Bomber Command in World War II
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1844153894 ISBN 13: 9781844153893
Publisher: Pen & Sword Aviation, 2006

Synopsis

The book contains twenty-three stirring accounts of what life flying as air-crew in World War Two was really like. The writers are a mixed bunch of pilots, navigators and gunners who flew medium and heavy bombers or Mosquitoes. It conveys the terror of being coned by German searchlights over the target, attacks by Luftwaffe night-fighters, catastrophic damage to aircraft and the ensuing struggle to keep the machine airborne on the return trip to base. It tells of the comradeship between the crew and often the humour between them which was often bred from fear. The gentle and unassuming narratives convey the sense of purpose that these men felt in doing one of the most dangerous jobs in the war. It is a fitting tribute to those that survived and the many thousands who died in the struggle against Hitler's dreadful ambitions in Europe.

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Synopsis

Contains twenty-three accounts of what life flying as air-crew in WW2 was really like. Written by pilots, navigators and gunners who flew medium and heavy bombers or Mosquitoes, this book conveys the sense of purpose that these men felt in doing one of the most dangerous jobs in the war.

About the Author

Martin Bowman is one of Britain's foremost aviation historians and has written many books and articles. He lives in Norwich.

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Publisher
Pen & Sword Aviation
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1844153894
ISBN 13 
9781844153893
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
240