1 Group Swift to Attack

Summary: Following the recent unveiling of the monument to Bomber Command in London's Green Park, the publication of this lovingly crafted account of the exploits of oft-overlooked 1 Group is set to be a timely one. Patrick Otter combines an appropriate level of detail regarding operations, aircraft, bases and incidents, with accounts of human endurance and squadron fraternity, which works to create a thoroughly well researched account of the wartime proceedings of 1 Group which is rooted firmly in humanity. The book is heavily illustrated throughout with both images of aircraft and pilot profiles, sup.

Record details

ISBN: 9781783830534 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 1783830530 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: electronic resource
remote
1 online resource (581 p.)
Publisher: Havertown : Pen and Sword, 2013.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.

Formatted Contents Note:

Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 -- Genesis; Chapter 2 -- The Leaders; Chapter 3 -- Enter the Wellington; Chapter 4 -- Expansion; Chapter 5 -- 'Right on the Chin!'; Chapter 6 -- Enter the Heavies; Chapter 7 -- Happy Valley; Chapter 8 -- Fire and Brimstone; Chapter 9 -- Bigger and Better; Chapter 10 -- Confusion to the Enemy; Chapter 11 -- The Big City; Chapter 12 -- The Perfect Pilot; Chapter 13 -- Hard Times; Chapter 14 -- Learning the Ropes; Chapter 15 -- One Man's Story; Chapter 16 -- A Long Hot Summer