Wilson, Gordon A. A.
Bomber Command: Men, Machines and Missions: 1936-68
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445690933
- author:
- Wilson, Gordon A. A.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 2.1 x 25.4 x 25.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Bomber Command Men, Machines and Missions: 1936-68 by Gordon A. A. Wilson is a comprehensive history of the Royal Air Force organisation from its inception to its final years during the Cold War. The book explores the formation and philosophy of Bomber Command, tracing its development from Headquarters to individual Squadrons and aircraft. It delves into the operational aircraft that played a crucial role in the organisation's success, including the Avro Lancaster, Handley Page Halifax, and de Havilland Mosquito. The author also examines the social impact of Bomber Command on local economies and communities. Complemented with a range of images, this book provides a detailed account of Bomber Command's history, from its strategic bombing campaigns to its role in the Cold War era.