Bijlard, Herman
106 Squadron (Bomber Command Squadron Profiles)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781915335005
- author:
- Bijlard, Herman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Mention the War Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 470
- Dimensions:
- 27.9 x 21.6 x 2.4 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- General (US: Trade), History, Military History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
106 Squadron: A History
Formed in June 1938 as a bomber unit at Abingdon, 106 Squadron initially operated Hawker Hinds before transitioning to the Fairey Battle and later the Handley Page Hampden. Its operational war began on September 9th, 1940, with night bombing campaigns against Germany.
The squadron's serviceability improved significantly under the leadership of W/C Guy Gibson, who introduced innovative tactics such as equipping his aircraft with cameras to enhance bombing accuracy. The Avro Manchester and later the Lancaster became the backbone of the squadron's operations, with a focus on precision and effectiveness.
Related Products
Related Products
49 Squadron: RAF Bomber Command Squadron Profiles (Bomber Command Squadron Profiles)
Ward, Chris
£24.85
49 Squadron RAF Bomber Command Squadron ProfilesThis volume in Chris Ward's series provides a comprehensive look at 49 Squadron's wartime history, from its formation to the end of World War II...
102 (Ceylon) Squadron: RAF Bomber Command Squadron Profiles (Bomber Command Squadron Profiles)
Ward, Chris
£25.10
The 102 (Ceylon) Squadron RAF Bomber Command Squadron Profiles is a detailed account of one of the mainstay squadrons of 4 Group during World War II. Operating from the outbreak of war to its...
57 Squadron (Bomber Command Squadron Profiles)
Ward, Chris
£22.88
57 Squadron is a detailed account of the wartime career of a British squadron that played a significant role in the Second World War. From its formation in northern France in September 1939, the...
619 Squadron (Bomber - Command Squadron Profiles)
Ward, Chris
£19.75
619 Squadron was formed in April 1943 as part of Bomber Command's expansion efforts. With its high number, it reflected the fact that it was a brand new unit with no history behind it.The squadron...
514 Squadron (Bomber Command Squadron Profiles)
Ward, Chris
£25.68
RAF Bomber Command Profiles 514 Squadron Formed in September 1943 as part of the expansion of Bomber Command, 514 Squadron served with distinction in the RAF's No. 3 Group until August 1945...