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'THE GREATEST SQUADRON OF THEM ALL' VOLUME II

Written by David Ross, Bruce Blanche, Bill Simpson
Published by Grub Street in 2003
ISBN: 1904010512

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'THE GREATEST SQUADRON OF THEM ALL' VOLUME II
Written by David Ross, Bruce Blanche, Bill Simpson.
Stock no. 1329860
1st. 2003. Hardback. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The Definitive History of 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron, RAauxAF. 1941 - to date. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos throughout. xv and 416 pages. ISBN: 1904010512. Minimal shelf bumping to spine else a super copy.

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Cover of 'THE GREATEST SQUADRON OF THEM ALL' VOLUME II by David Ross; Bruce Blanche; Bill Simpson

Contents

  • Acknowledgements
  • Equivalent Ranks
  • Foreword by Air Commodre The Right Honourable Lord Selkirk of Douglas QCMSP, Honorary Air Commodore 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron RAuxAF
  • Preface by Wing Commander Alasdair Beaton RAuxAF, Office Commanding 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 Jim Crows, Rhubarbs, Roadsteads, Circuses and Rodeos!
  • Chapter 2 Return to Hornchurch
  • Chapter 3 The 1941 Offensive Takes its Toll
  • Chapter 4 Withdrawl to Scotland
  • Chapter 5 Rest, Snow and 'Weather Willie'
  • Chapter 6 The First Wasp Relief Force
  • Chapter 7 Learning the Malta Form
  • Chapter 8 The Second Wasp Relief Force
  • Chapter 9 Consolidation
  • Chapter 10 Summer Heat
  • Chapter 11 Changing Times
  • Chapter 12 The North African Adventure: Convoy Escort
  • Chapter 13 The Ill-Fated Dodecanese Campaign
  • Chapter 14 The Aegean Campaign: Beaufighters and Rocket Projectiles 1943-1944
  • Chapter 15 Spit-Bombers!
  • Chapter 16 Peace and Disbandment
  • Chapter 17 Reformation - The New Generation
  • Chapter 18 603 Enters the Jet Age
  • Chapter 19 Disbandment
  • Chapter 20 The Fallow Years
  • Chapter 21 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron Reformation
  • Appendices:
  • 1. Life After 603
  • 2. Roll of Honour - 1941-1955
  • 3. Honurs and Awards
  • 4. DFC London Gazette Entries
  • 5. DFM London Gazette Entries
  • 6. Honorary Air Commorores
  • 7. The Squadron Standard and Battle Honours
  • 8. Commanding Officers
  • 9. Selected Pen-Portraits of Commanding Officers
  • 10. Squadron Bases, 1941-Present
  • 11. Summer Camps, 1947-1956
  • 12. Squadron Markings and Codes
  • 13. Operational and Training Aircraft
  • 14. Gifted Spitfires
  • 15. Chronology, 1941 to Date
  • 16. Ground Support Units
  • Map: Offensive Sweeps 1941
  • Selected Bibliography
  • Index of Personnel