Bomber Command 1936-1968 (Paperback)

Ken Delve

ISBN 10: 1399075020 / ISBN 13: 9781399075022

Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire, 2022

About this Item

Paperback. The basic concept is a series of books each of which will focus on one RAF Command during World War Two. Format for each one will be the same, which in outline will comprise: Introduction - outline of the Command and its predecessors in the period up to 1939. Command history 1939-1945. This will be divided into sections either by role or operation, the exact composition of these sections will of course depend of the Command (for example, Battle of Britain for Fighter Command). This section will include information panels on topics such as: a. Commanders. b. Aircraft. c. Orders of Battle. d. Group overviews. Outline history of the Command post 1945. Appendices, including airfields, squadron histories, reading list, heritage trail (what can you see now). AUTHOR: Ken Delve is an ex RAF Tornado Bomber Pilot. He has written over 16 books and many magazine articles on aviation subjects. He has recently retired from a senior editorial position with Key Publishing, Britain's largest publisher of aviation magazines. 200 illustrations A unique approach containing all the fundamental information the aviation enthusiast or historian is likely to require. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bomber Command 1936-1968 (Paperback)
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1399075020
• ISBN 13: 9781399075022
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

This is a comprehensive reference to the structure, operation, aircraft and men of Bomber Command from its formation on 1936 to 1968 when it became part of Strike Command. It includes descriptions of many notable bombing raids, the many types of aircraft used, weapons and airfields. The five main sections of the book include a general historical introduction and overview, operations, operational groups, aircrew training and technical details of each aircraft type. Lengthy Annexes cover personnel, the squadrons in World War II, accuracy of attacks, orders of battle for each wartime year, maps of airfields locations, tonnage of bombs dropped, and nuclear weapons carried in the post-war years.

About the Author

Ken Delve served 20 years in the Royal Air Force as a Navigator and during that time developed his passion for aviation and military history. From researching and publishing the history of his first squadron – 39 Squadron, which had played a major role in defeating Rommel’s supply lines – he has subsequently written over 40 books and numerous articles.