Enemy Coast Ahead
Title | Enemy Coast Ahead PDF eBook |
Author | Guy Gibson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 302 |
Release | 1946 |
Genre | World War, 1939-1945 |
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Enemy Coast Ahead
Title | Enemy Coast Ahead PDF eBook |
Author | Guy Gibson |
Publisher | Pen and Sword |
Pages | 405 |
Release | 2019-01-30 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1784384917 |
A definitive new edition of a classic, World War II memoir, complete with more than 100 photographs, and notes from leading historians. Guy Gibson was the leader of the famous Dambusters raid, and Enemy Coast Ahead is a vivid, honest account, widely regarded as one of the best books on the Second World War. It also provides an insider’s perspective, setting down in clear detail the challenges that the RAF faced in the war against Germany’s Luftwaffe. Tragically, Gibson died in September 1944, when his Mosquito crashed near Steenbergen in the Netherlands. He was aged just 26. This new book has been published to mark the 75th anniversary of his death and includes an introduction by James Holland, a historian and broadcaster. It includes notes by Dr Robert Owen, the Official Historian of the No. 617 Squadron Association, and many images that have never before been published. Published in association with the RAF Museum Inspired the 1955 film The Dam Busters, starring Richard Todd and Michael Redgrave
Enemy coast ahead
Title | Enemy coast ahead PDF eBook |
Author | Guy Gibson |
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Pages | |
Release | 1976 |
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The Complete Dambusters
Title | The Complete Dambusters PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Foster |
Publisher | The History Press |
Pages | 511 |
Release | 2018-05-08 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0750988487 |
On 16 May 1943, nineteen Lancaster aircraft from the RAF's 617 Squadron set off to attack the great dams in the industrial heart of Germany. Flying at a height of 60ft, they dropped a series of bombs which bounced across the water and destroyed two of their targets, thereby creating a legend. The one-off operation combined an audacious method of attack, technically brilliant flying and visually spectacular results. But while the story of Operation Chastise is well known, most of the 133 'Dambusters' who took part in the Dams Raid have until now been just names on a list. They came from all parts of the UK and the Commonwealth and beyond, and each of them was someone's son or brother, someone's husband or father. This is the first book to present their individual stories and celebrate their skill, heroism and, for many, sacrifice.
Enemy Coast Ahead [Illustrated Edition]
Title | Enemy Coast Ahead [Illustrated Edition] PDF eBook |
Author | Wing Commander Guy P. Gibson VC DSO & Bar DFC & Bar |
Publisher | Pickle Partners Publishing |
Pages | 868 |
Release | 2015-11-06 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1786257572 |
Includes the Aerial Warfare In Europe During World War II illustrations pack with over 200 maps, plans, and photos. THE classic account of the Royal Air Force Bomber Command during World War Two. This is probably the best-known memoir by a Bomber Command Officer. The author first saw active service with 83 Squadron in 1939 flying against German naval targets. After completing 39 missions he transferred to Fighter Command where he flew as a night-fighter pilot with 29 Squadron. In 1942, he was given command of 106 Squadron. Such was his success flying Lancasters that when 617 Squadron was formed for the specific task of attacking the Ruhr valley dams, the author was given command. Awarded the VC for the famous ‘Dam Busters’ raid, the author was commissioned to write this book, a task which he completed shortly before his death in 1944.-Print Ed. “A remarkable piece of descriptive writing. It records the night-to-night life of a bomber pilot with modesty, humour, and a rich understanding.it is extraordinarily adult work for such a young man.”...”This is a magnificent story well and simply told by as great a warrior as these islands ever bred. It is also History.” Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Sir Arthur Harris
Enemy Coast Ahead
Title | Enemy Coast Ahead PDF eBook |
Author | Guy Gibson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 363 |
Release | 1946 |
Genre | World War, 1939-1945 |
ISBN | 9780553126693 |
The Dam Busters
Title | The Dam Busters PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Brickhill |
Publisher | |
Pages | 190 |
Release | 1958 |
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