Body, Robert
Runways to Freedom
- ISBN 13:
- 9781326098407
- author:
- Body, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lulu
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 18.9 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The story of two squadrons that played a crucial role in the Allied war effort is one of bravery and sacrifice. In March 1940, RAF Tempsford became the base for No.138 (SD) Squadron and No. 161 (SD) Squadrons, which operated under the radar to deliver agents and supplies across Western Europe. Without their efforts, the secret services would have been severely hamstrung, and the resistance movements would have struggled to resist. The squadrons' work was a high-priority mission that required careful planning and execution. Flying by the light of the full moon, they risked life and limb to complete their missions, which were essential to the war effort. By the end of the conflict, both squadrons had suffered significant losses, with over 600 men lost between them. This book tells the story of these two squadrons and the brave men who flew for them, shedding light on a pivotal moment in history that is often overlooked.
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