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Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. "Presents the history of 419 (Moose) Squadron which has been based in three countries and has flown a number of different aircraft. In keeping with the distinct nature of each period in 419's four decades of service, this history examines each era separately. In addition, the overall context within which the squadron operated, such as the strategic bombing offensive during WWII, the NATO commitment and the present training years will be described, although the focus is on the exploits of the 'Moosemen'". - Preface. x, 108 glossy pages. Bibliography. List of personel killed in action. List of sorties flown and number of aircraft WWII. List of casualties 1942-1988. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Magnificent endpaper group photos, particularly at front showing the Squadron amassed upon and beneath a massive Halifax bomber. Undated but appears to be circa 1988. Book clean, bright, tight and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jack, now in glossy new archival-grade protection, is in similar condition. A wonderful example. Gift quality.; Dust jacket. Illustrated by Thomson, R.W. (illustrator).…