PATHFINDER FORCE: A History of 8 Group RAF

Language: English

Published by Macdonald & Janes, London, 1976

0354010174 / 9780354010177

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This copy is in mint, unmarked condition bound in black cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dustwrapper is in mint condition, this has been covered in clear, removable, mylar, protective film. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Detailed history of RAF's # 8 Group, composed of elite Pathfinder Squadrons, which led the bomber groups over Europe and pinpointed the targets. It has been argued that the offensive against Germany by RAF Bomber Command was one of the most significant strategic components of the British war effort. The Casablanca Directive of 1943 required the bomber force to ensure 'the progressive destruction and dislocation of the German military industrial and economic system. and the undermining of the morale of the German people'. In the early years of the war. however. Bomber Command was far from fulfilling that formidable task: poor equipment and bad navigation were cited as prime Culprits. It was not until the middle of 1942 that the tide began to turn in favour of Bomber Command with the creation of the Pathfinder force. Under the inspired leadership of Group Captain (later Air Vice-Marshal) D. C. T. Bennett this initial force of four squadrons was charged with the exacting task of pinpointing and marking targets for Main Force bombers:This book is the story of that courageous and highly skilled force which later achieved Group status and which won the respect and admiration of all Bomber Command. Ref AAA 3.…

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Title
PATHFINDER FORCE: A History of 8 Group RAF
Author
Musgrove, Gordon
Publisher
Macdonald & Janes, London
Publication year
1976
Condition
Mint
Dust jacket
Mint
Binding
Hardback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0354010174
ISBN 13
9780354010177
Edition
First Edition
Dimensions
302pp

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