商品簡介
Cunningham, an air historian and aviator, presents ten first-person narratives compiled from interviews with members of the Royal Air Force, including bomb aimers, pilots, air gunners, and flight engineers. Those interviewed describe their experiences during WWII, including raids on battleships, using new types of bombs, and the siege of Malta. In addition to battling the enemy, they describe battling obstacles such as poor weather, minimal navigation aids, and technical failure, and speak of the courage and camaraderie which saw them through the dangers. Each profile includes a photo of the airman then and now, plus other historical b&w photos, some from the private collections of those interviewed. The book concludes with a glossary and a photo-illustrated catalog of aircraft types. Distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
