SNAITH DAYS: LIFE WITH 51 SQUADRON 1942/45
Written by Keith S. Ford
Published by Compaid Graphics
in 1993
ISBN: 0951796518
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- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR II
- RAF
- AVIATION
- YORKSHIRE
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SNAITH DAYS: LIFE WITH 51 SQUADRON 1942/45
Written by Keith S. Ford.
Stock no. 1829965
1993.
Softcover.
Large format.
Nearly fine condition.
A meticulously researched book giving a fascinating insight into the day to day running of an operational heavy bomber squadron and the station on which it was based. Large format. White pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and illustsrations. 217 pages. ISBN: 0951796518. Minor bump to base of spine. Light grubby mark to top edge of rear cover. Contents clean. Appears to be unread!
Front cover
Contents
- Introduction
- A Tour Around the Station
- Administering the Station
- Organising Operations
- Flying Control
- Facets of a Squadron Operation
- Post-Operations and Losses
- Analysis of Operations 1943-45
- Technical Support
- Training and Practice
- Mishaps, Achievements, and Anecdotes
- Appendix A 51 Squadron Aircraft Losses
- Appendix B Halifax Aircraft Serving with 51 Squadron
- Appendix C 51 Squadron Operations Between Jan 1943 and May 1945
- Appendix D Roll of Honour
- Appendix E Commanders and Awards