BOEING B-17 FORTRESS IN RAF COASTAL COMMAND SERVICE
Written by Robert M. Stitt
Published by Stratus
in 2010
ISBN: 9788389450883
BOEING B-17 FORTRESS IN RAF COASTAL COMMAND SERVICE
Written by Robert M. Stitt.
Stock no. 1829693
1st.
2010.
Softcover.
Large format.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The iconic Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" is acclaimed as a heavy bomber with the USAAF, but here is the almost unknown story of its operations with RAF Coastal Command. Large format. Pictorial card wraps. B/w photos. 248 pages including index. ISBN: 9788389450883. Rear panel of dustwrapper is very lightly scuffed. A lovely copy!
Front cover
Contents
- Introduction
- Foreword I
- Foreword II
- Sources and Acknowledgements
- Past Lessons
- Long-Range Options
- Middle East Side Show
- Search Tool
- Conflicting Demands
- Early Operations
- Cheyenne Modification Center
- Fortress II
- Transatlantic Delivery
- Pioneering Crews
- Testing
- Into Service
- The Liberator
- Service, Loss, Success
- 'Operation Torch'
- Battling the Elements
- Short Commission
- Battle for the Western Approaches
- Winning Formula
- Supply and Modifications
- Vulnerable From Below
- Big Gun
- Wind Down in UK
- Configuration Changes
- Training Units
- 'Forgotten' Crew Member
- The Azores
- Obvious Choice
- Operation Alacrity
- Building a Base
- Day and Night Team
- Life at Lagens
- Typical Mission
- Precious Petrol
- Attacking a U-boat
- Desired Effect
- Transit Point
- The Americas Drive
- Action and Departure
- Maintaining the Guard
- Engine Failures
- Withdrawal
- Final Role
- Met Squadron
- Fortress Down
- Weary Warriors
- Other Met Squadrons
- Consigned to scrap
- Scale Drawings
- Appendices
- Colour Profiles
- Index