THE STRIKE WINGS by Roy Conyers Nesbit ( 9781781590287 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

THE STRIKE WINGS
SPECIAL ANTI-SHIPPING SQUADRONS 1942-45

By:

Roy Conyers Nesbit

Format:

Hardback

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ISBN 10:

1781590281

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9781781590287

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Publisher:

PEN & SWORD BOOKS LTD

Pub. date:

18 October, 2012

Pages:

240

Description:

* Classic account of the RAF's Strike Wings in action against German shipping in the Second World War * Based on British and German records and on first-hand eyewitness accounts * Fascinating insight into the experience of combat flying seventy years ago * Illustrated with action photographs and attack diagrams

Synopsis:

In November 1942 the RAF formed special Strike Wings to attack the heavily defended and seemingly invulnerable convoys that brought Germany's vital supplies of iron ore from Scandinavia down the coast of Europe to feed its war machine. The outcome was a series sea/air battles at close quarters, fought with increasing ferocity until the last days of the war. The Germans tried everything against the Beaufighters and Mosquitos of the Strike Wings - fighters, intense flak, parachute mines and even flame-throwers - and the casualties were appallingly heavy on both sides. rn In this classic account of one of the neglected yet crucial theatres of the air war Roy Nesbit, himself a survivor of strike aircraft of Coastal Command, describes these complex battles from British and German records, assisted by first-hand accounts from some of the brave airmen who took part. He also analyzes the effects of the tactics employed on the German war economy, with some startling conclusions. The result is a fascinating, clearly written and vivid history of events that were little publicized during the war for reasons of security. rn His book includes detailed diagrams of some of the key attacks and features some astonishing photographs taken in action.

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50 illustrations

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