2nd Tactical Air Force Volume Three From the Rhine to Victory January to May 1945. This item is unavailable.2nd Tactical Air Force Volume Three From the Rhine to Victory January to May 1945

Over thirty years after the original and highly-acclaimed history was published, here is a completely rewritten and expanded account of this important command's vital contribution. This third of three volumes covers the final months of the war in Europe, including the crossings of the Rhine and Elbe. Includes a personnel index covering the whole series.

Christopher Shores served in the ATC and RAF during the 1950s and produced his first book, Aces High, in 1966.  This was followed by Fighters Over the Desert in 1969, and then by the original 2nd Tactical Air Force the following year.  Since then he has produced an average of one book per year on aviation subjects, including a completely rewritten Aces High in 1994, plus many articles, aircraft monographs, and similar works.  He and Chris Thomas have worked together before to produce The Typhoon and Tempest Story in 1988.  By profession a chartered surveyor, Christopher Shores worked in the commercial property market for more than 40 years.  Retired in mid 2000, he continues to be a consultant, but is now able to devote much more of his time and energy to aviation research and writing.  He is married with three grown children and lives in Dorset, England.