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COVERING THE APPROACHES

Written by John Quinn, Alan Reilly
Published by World War II Wreckology Group in 1996
ISBN: 0948154896

COVERING THE APPROACHES
Written by John Quinn, Alan Reilly.
Stock no. 1329453
1st. 1996. Softcover. Fine condition.

The war against the U-Boats. Limavady and Ballykelly's role in the Battle of the Atlantic. Assisted by Andrew Smith. Cardwraps. 132 pages. B/w photos. ISBN: 0948154896.

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Front cover

Cover of COVERING THE APPROACHES by John Quinn; Alan Reilly

Contents

  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 Offensive Patrols - The Build U p
  • (Limavady 1940/41)
  • Chapter 2 Seek and Strikes - 120 and 220 Squadrons
  • (Ballykelly 1942/43)
  • Chapter 3 The Hunters become the Hunted
  • (Ballykelly 1943-59 and 86 Squadrons)
  • Chapter 4 Limavady - the Latter Years
  • (172,407 and 612 Squadrons)
  • Chapter 5 Success and Sadness at Ballykelly
  • (Fatal Crashes for 59 Squadron)
  • Chapter 6 The Hunters' Last Trip
  • (U-Boats' Surrender)
  • Chapter 7 Local Stories, the Crashes
  • Aircrew Reminisence
  • Limavady Crash Listings / Roll of Honour
  • Ballykelly Crash Listings
  • Background of WWII Irish Wreckology Group