Sarkar, Dilip
Bader's Spitfire Wing: Tangmere 1941
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399017053
- author:
- Sarkar, Dilip
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.89 kg
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Douglas Bader's Spitfire Wing: Tangmere 1941 is an in-depth look at the pivotal summer of 1941 when the RAF launched its offensive against the Luftwaffe. In August 1940, No.12 Group was tasked with intercepting a raid on an aircraft factory, leading to a proposal by Douglas Bader that would change the course of the battle. Bader's innovative concept, supported by Air Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory, led to the formation of the 'Duxford Wing', also known as the 'Big Wing'. This bold strategy played a significant role in the defence of Britain's skies for the rest of 1940. In March 1941, Bader was appointed Wing Commander (Flying), giving him the freedom to lead his wing without administrative burdens. The book explores Bader's experience at Tangmere, where he commanded one of the wings based on the South Coast. This period marked a crucial moment in the RAF's battle against the Luftwaffe, and this book provides a detailed insight into the events that shaped it.
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