Description for Bomber Boys
Paperback. Lancaster pilot Victor Wood's aircraft arrived too early over Gelsenkirchen when the target was shrouded in darkness and the Main Force miles behind. His bomber was suddenly struck with terrifying force by flak and turned upside-down. Could Vic get his crew back to base safely? This book contains 19 similar stories. Num Pages: 272 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: BGH; BTM; HBJD; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 370.
Lancaster pilot Victor Woods aircraft arrived too early over Gelsenkirchen when the target was shrouded in darkness and the Main Force miles behind. His bomber was suddenly struck with terrifying force by flak and turned upside-down. An engine was on fire, the unconscious mid-upper gunner, slumped over his turret, was being sprayed with petrol and their bombload had been struck by shrapnel. Could Vic get his crew back to base safely? Find out in Mel Rolfes expertly researched and narrated book, which records nineteen similarly exceptional stories as night after night young men went off on sorties, knowing the unpalatable ... Read more
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Publisher
Grub Street United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
369g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781904943860
SKU
V9781904943860
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
Reviews for Bomber Boys
"'Human drama is the strength of these gripping yarns, offering vivid and compelling pen pictures.' Eastern Daily Press 'Carefully researched, well-written, this is an impeccable text with good wartime photos.' Aviation News 'Well written accounts of the trials of aircrew. You will enjoy this one.' Everyone's War 'Dramatically presented...the narrative flows without a pause. Of interest to the veteran and ... Read more