Beyond the Tams to the Tirpitz; The Later Operations of 617 Squadron

Cooper, Alan W.

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Language: English

Published by Goodall Publications LTD, London, 1991

0907579159 / 9780907579151

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198, [2] pages. Sources. Appendix 1 - VII. Cover has some wear and soiling. Book is slightly curved. Alan Cooper has been an avid aviation historian and writer for some years. Alan W. Cooper joined and served in everything from the cubs to the Army cadets until when aged 17 he enlisted in the Territorial Army (2nd Monmouthshire Regiment) as a boy bandsman and served with them until 1958 when he was called for National Service with the South Wales Borderers (They of Rourke's Drift fame) but having already decided to become a regular soldier he enlisted in the 4/7th Royal Dragoon Guards band and subsequently learned to march wearing spurs. 617 Squadron carried some of the most outstanding exploits of the air war out, after they had executed their famous Dam's Raid in May 1943. These included special low-flying attacks on canals, factories, rocket sites, viaducts, and, of course, the attack on the German battleship Tirpitz. The standard set to serve in 617 Squadron is shown in the success of such operations. They were led firstly by Wing Commander Bruce Gibson, who set this standard, followed by Squadron Leader Mick Martin, and the incomparable Wing Commander Leonard Cheshire, who developed the accuracy of marking and bombing to a very high degree. He in turn was succeeded by Wing Commander Willie Tait who led all three attacks on the Tirpitz, and from then on was known as 'Tirpitz' Tait. All the leaders of the Squadron were outstanding airmen, each having more than a hundred operations to his credit. This book is a timely reminder that there was a lot more to the Squadron's history than their exploits on the Dams. First Goodall Paperback Edition [Stated]. Presumed first printing.…

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Title
Beyond the Tams to the Tirpitz; The Later Operations of 617 Squadron
Author
Cooper, Alan W.
Publisher
Goodall Publications LTD, London
Publication year
1991
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Language
English
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0907579159
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9780907579151
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