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THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN

by Frayn-Turner

Published by Airlife. 1st. 1998

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. The story of one of the most crucial conflicts in British history written by an authority on aviation and the Royal Air Force, giving a graphic day-by-day account of the classic battle, both in the air and on the ground. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 176 pages including index.

Base of spine slightly bumped else a very nice copy in a pictorial wrapper which is slightly creased at edges.

ISBN: 1853109940
Stock no. 1801628

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Contents

  • 1 Hurricane and Spitfire Prelude
  • 2 From Dunkirk to Day One
  • 3 The Battle Begins
  • 4 Enter Bomber Command
  • 5 Eagle Day
  • 6 15 August
  • 7 16 August
  • 8 Biggin Hill and Kenley
  • 9 The Five Day Lull
  • 10 Battle in the Balance
  • 11 Enter Douglas Bader
  • 12 Airfields Under Siege
  • 13 The WAAF at War
  • 14 London - and the Duxford Wing
  • 15 Day and Night Raids on the Capital
  • 16 The Climax Approaches
  • 17 The Decisive Day - Morning
  • 18 The Decisive Day - Afternoon
  • 19 Invasion Postponed
  • 20 The Blitz
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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