2nd Tactical Air Force
2nd Tactical Air Force: Spartan To Normandy June 1943 to June 1944 CHRISTOPER SHORES, Chris Thomas,
Publisher: Classic Publications
ISBN: 1903223407
Edition: Hardcover; 2005-02-28
Summary:
It is more than 30 years since the original and highly acclaimed
history of 2nd Tactical Air Force was first published, and it has
been long out of print. This is a completely rewritten and greatly
expanded account of this important command's vital contribution to
the Invasion of Normandy and the defeat of the forces of the Third
Reich in Western Europe. The 2nd TAF, which, equipped with rocket -
and bomb-carrying Typhoons, Tempests, Spitfires, Mosquitos, Mustangs
and medium bombers, flew ground attack and tank-busting missions in
support of Montgomery's 21st Army Group as it advanced through
Normandy and northwest Europe in 1944-45. The medium bomber units
struck at enemy transport, ammunition dumps and communication
targets. The 2nd TAF comprised British, Canadian, Polish, Czech,
Norwegian, French, South African, Australian and New Zealand crews.
The first volume in this three-book set deals with the formation and
expansion of 2nd TAF from its inception in June 1943 for the next 12
months, and with the initial critical month of the invasion. This
volume, as with the two subsequent volumes, is not only profusely
illustrated with many little known photographs, and with Chris
Thomas's masterly artwork, but also contains daily listings of all
claims made against enemy aircraft, and all losses, damage and
casualties suffered by 2nd Tactical aircraft and aircrews in carrying
out their arduous duties.
We query many merchants so that you can instantly
compare prices and
availability. You can even check historic prices and subscribe
for notifications. For a manual check, clicking on a link will open a
new window with a search for this book on the merchant's site of your
choice.
