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THE CINDERELLA SERVICE COASTAL COMMAND 1939-1945

by Andrew W.A. Hendrie

Published by Pen & Sword Aviation. 1st. 2006

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. This book reveals the vital contribution that RAF Coastal Command made to the Allied war effort. Black cloth boards with gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 272 pages including index.

A lovely copy!

ISBN: 9781844153466
Stock no. 1830013

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Contents

  • Introduction
  • The Research
  • Chapter 1: Aircraft
  • Chapter 2: Armament
  • Chapter 3: Anti-submarine warfare 1939-1941
  • Chapter 4: Anti-submarine warfare 1942-1945
  • Chapter 5: Anti-Shipping Operations - Merchant Shipping
  • Chapter 6: Anti-Shipping Operations - Warships
  • Chapter 7: 'Cinderella' Units
  • Chapter 8: Coastal Command in Retrospect
  • Chapter 9: Conclusions
  • Appendices:
  • 1. Coastal Command's Commanders
  • 2. Summary of Planned Expansion of RAF, 1934-1936
  • 3. Coastal Command Order of Battle, 10 September 1939
  • 4. Aircraft in Service with Coastal Command, 10 September 1939; Establishment, Strength and Average Daily Availability during September 1939
  • 5. Coastal Command Order of Battle, 1 November 1940; Establishment, Strength and Average Daily Availability during November 1940
  • 6. Coastal Command Order of Battle, 15 June 1941; Establishment, Strength and Average Daily Availability during June 1941
  • 7. Coastal Command Aircraft Wastage, September 1939 to June 1941
  • 8. Sightings and Attacks on U-boats, September 1939 to June 1941
  • 9. Coastal Command Order of Battle, June 1942; Establishment Strength and Average Daily Availability, June 1942
  • 10. Coastal Command Order of Battle, 15 October 1942; Establishment, Strength and Average Daily Availability, October 1942
  • 11. Coatal Command Order of Batle, 15 February 1943; Establishment, Strength and Average Daily Availability , February 1943
  • 12. Coastal Command Order of Battle, Etablishment, Strength and Availability 1 March 1943
  • 13. Coastal Command Order of Battle, Establishment, Strength and Availability, 1 January 1944
  • 14. Distribution Between Anti-U-boat and Anti-Shipping Operations, 1 March 1945
  • 15. Coastal Command Order of Battle, Establishment, Strength and Availabiility, 1 April 1945
  • 16. Summary of Coastal Command, 1 April 1945
  • 17. Distribution Between Anti-U-boat and Anti-Shipping Operations, 1 April 1945
  • 18. U-boats Sunk or Damaged by Coastal-Command-Controlled Aircraft
  • 19. Enemy-Controlled Ships Sunk or Damaged, and Mines Laid by Coastal-Command-Controlled Aircraft
  • 20. Coastal-Command-Controlled Aircraft Lost During the Second World War
  • 21. Coastal Command Casualties, 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945

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