Sunderland at War

From 1912 until 1959 flying boats were a relatively small but vital section of the British flying service. During those years over 100 different types of flying boat were designed for RAF use - none surpassed the Short Sunderland. It was the 'Queen of the 'boats' It epitomised RAF Coastal Command during the 1939-45 war. From the first day of hostilities until final victory Sunderlands served long, well and splendidly; guarding merchant shipping lifelines to the United Kingdom, seeking out and destroying U-boats, acting as mercy vehicles, supply and communications craft, evacuating sorely-pressed troops from near-impossible situations.
To its crews the Sunderland was much more than just a good machine - it represented a wholly distinct way of life. As with no other aircraft used by the RAF, it became war chariot, home, bed and board to the men who flew it.
In this superbly illustrated book, Chaz Bowyer recaptures the spirit of the immortal 'Flying Boat Union' and gives us a vivid record in words and pictures of the achievements of a unique team of aircraft and men.

Indice
Introduction
Pedigree
First Impressions
Skippers View
On the Panel
Novice to Captain
Mods and Modes
The Daily Round
Libyan Episode
One of our Aircraft is Missing

U-boat Kill
Greater Love has no Man
Ditched
Stachelsch wein
Mercy Angel
Tropical troubles
Peace & Goodwill
Swansong
Finale
Photo Credits

Note alle condizioni del volume
Usato ottime condizioni, lievi segni di uso e del tempo. (T-CA)

Autore/i Chaz Bowyer
Editore Ian Allan Publishing Luogo London
Anno 1976 Pagine 160
Dimensioni 23x30x2 (cm) Illustrazioni ill. b/n n.t. - b/w ills.
Legatura cart. edit. con sovracc. ill. colori - Hardcover with dustjacket Conservazione Usato ottime condizioni - used very good
Lingua Inglese - English text Peso 1200 (gr)
ISBN 0711006652 EAN-13 9780711006652