
Bomber Command 1936-1968
A Reference to the Men, Aircraft and Operational History
Ken Delve(Author)
Leo Cooper Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 9. February 2005
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-1-84415-183-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Barnsley
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Illustrations
200 photos, 16 page colour section to include aircraft profiles
Dimensions
Height: 252 mm
Width: 181 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
834 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84415-183-7 (9781844151837)
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Person
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.