Price, David
Mosquito Men: The Elite Pathfinders of 627 Squadron
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800242302
- author:
- Price, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Apollo
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The de Havilland Mosquito was a remarkable aircraft that played a crucial role in the RAF's offensive against Nazi Germany during World War II. Nicknamed 'the wooden wonder' for its composite wooden frame, it proved to be exceptionally fast and agile, outpacing the Spitfire and contributing significantly to the war effort. Mosquito Men tells the story of the young men who flew this versatile warplane, including Ken Oatley, the last living member of an illustrious group. The book interweaves their human stories with events in the wider war as the Allies closed in on Germany from the summer of 1944. With its evocative and technically authoritative accounts of individual missions, Mosquito Men provides a rich insight into one of the RAF's greatest ever flying machines. David Price's narrative brings to life the contrasting careers of the crews of 627 Squadron, shedding light on the human side of this iconic aircraft.
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