Ebook: Air Gunner : the Men who Manned the Turrets
Author: Cooper Alan
- Tags: Airplanes Military -- History -- 20th century., World War 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations., World War 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Europe.
- Year: 2009
- Publisher: Pen and Sword
- City: Havertown
- Language: English
- epub
There have been several books published about the wartime experiences of individual air gunners but there is no general history of Air Gunners, their equipment, training or service in the various RAF Commands in which they served. This book explains in great detail how and why the trade of air gunner was developed at the outset of World War II. Chapters include the history of the guns and turrets, the famousRead more...
Abstract: There have been several books published about the wartime experiences of individual air gunners but there is no general history of Air Gunners, their equipment, training or service in the various RAF Commands in which they served. This book explains in great detail how and why the trade of air gunner was developed at the outset of World War II. Chapters include the history of the guns and turrets, the famous gunners, outstanding bravery during major raids, flying with Coastal Command, Bomber Command and overseas operations. It also includes the history of Air Gunners who became prisoners of wa