We Never Disappoint: A History Of No 7 Squadron Raaf 1940-1945
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Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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In the skies over the Pacific and beyond, a squadron of Australian airmen carved out a legacy of unflinching courage and unerring resolve — We Never Disappoint chronicles the remarkable wartime history of No. 7 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) from its formation in 1940 through to the final year of the Second World War in 1945. Drawing on meticulous research, Kevin Gogler reconstructs the squadron's operational campaigns, its aircrew, ground personnel, and the aircraft that defined its identity, presenting a vivid and authoritative portrait of one of Australia's distinguished wartime flying units. The narrative captures both the strategic sweep of aerial warfare and the intensely personal experiences of the men who served, honouring their sacrifices with precision and depth. A significant contribution to Australian military historiography, this work situates No. 7 Squadron within the broader context of the RAAF's vital role in the Allied war effort, illustrating the intersection of national identity, duty, and aerial combat that defined an entire generation. Gogler's prose is measured and authoritative, blending operational detail with human testimony to produce a history that resonates far beyond the confines of a unit record. For anyone drawn to the forgotten theatres of the Pacific War or the extraordinary men who flew through them, this is a history that demands to be read.
Author: Kevin Gogler
Format: Paperback
Published: 2012, Air Power Development Centre
Genre: WW2
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In the skies over the Pacific and beyond, a squadron of Australian airmen carved out a legacy of unflinching courage and unerring resolve — We Never Disappoint chronicles the remarkable wartime history of No. 7 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) from its formation in 1940 through to the final year of the Second World War in 1945. Drawing on meticulous research, Kevin Gogler reconstructs the squadron's operational campaigns, its aircrew, ground personnel, and the aircraft that defined its identity, presenting a vivid and authoritative portrait of one of Australia's distinguished wartime flying units. The narrative captures both the strategic sweep of aerial warfare and the intensely personal experiences of the men who served, honouring their sacrifices with precision and depth. A significant contribution to Australian military historiography, this work situates No. 7 Squadron within the broader context of the RAAF's vital role in the Allied war effort, illustrating the intersection of national identity, duty, and aerial combat that defined an entire generation. Gogler's prose is measured and authoritative, blending operational detail with human testimony to produce a history that resonates far beyond the confines of a unit record. For anyone drawn to the forgotten theatres of the Pacific War or the extraordinary men who flew through them, this is a history that demands to be read.