Biggin Hill Wing 1941: from Defence to Offence, The
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Author: Peter Caygill
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 208
This book is an in-depth study of England's most famous fighter station during the year of the Battle of Britain. It looks at the political upheaval within Fighter Command that saw the removal of Dowding and Park and their replacement by Sholto Douglas and Leigh-Mallry. The on-going 'Big Wing' controversy and the resulting change in tactics during 1941 are also examined. The main part of the book is a chronological account of the squadrons of the Biggin Hill Wing with particular emphasis on the pilots. The units covered include Nos 66, 72, 74, 92, 124, and 609 Spitfire Squadrons and 264 Defiant Night Fighter Squadron. The author's research is based on combat reports, Squadron Operational Record Books and first hand accounts written by the participant pilots in the battles over southern England and northern France. 66 mono plates
Author: Peter Caygill
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 208
This book is an in-depth study of England's most famous fighter station during the year of the Battle of Britain. It looks at the political upheaval within Fighter Command that saw the removal of Dowding and Park and their replacement by Sholto Douglas and Leigh-Mallry. The on-going 'Big Wing' controversy and the resulting change in tactics during 1941 are also examined. The main part of the book is a chronological account of the squadrons of the Biggin Hill Wing with particular emphasis on the pilots. The units covered include Nos 66, 72, 74, 92, 124, and 609 Spitfire Squadrons and 264 Defiant Night Fighter Squadron. The author's research is based on combat reports, Squadron Operational Record Books and first hand accounts written by the participant pilots in the battles over southern England and northern France. 66 mono plates
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Peter Caygill
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 208
This book is an in-depth study of England's most famous fighter station during the year of the Battle of Britain. It looks at the political upheaval within Fighter Command that saw the removal of Dowding and Park and their replacement by Sholto Douglas and Leigh-Mallry. The on-going 'Big Wing' controversy and the resulting change in tactics during 1941 are also examined. The main part of the book is a chronological account of the squadrons of the Biggin Hill Wing with particular emphasis on the pilots. The units covered include Nos 66, 72, 74, 92, 124, and 609 Spitfire Squadrons and 264 Defiant Night Fighter Squadron. The author's research is based on combat reports, Squadron Operational Record Books and first hand accounts written by the participant pilots in the battles over southern England and northern France. 66 mono plates
Author: Peter Caygill
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 208
This book is an in-depth study of England's most famous fighter station during the year of the Battle of Britain. It looks at the political upheaval within Fighter Command that saw the removal of Dowding and Park and their replacement by Sholto Douglas and Leigh-Mallry. The on-going 'Big Wing' controversy and the resulting change in tactics during 1941 are also examined. The main part of the book is a chronological account of the squadrons of the Biggin Hill Wing with particular emphasis on the pilots. The units covered include Nos 66, 72, 74, 92, 124, and 609 Spitfire Squadrons and 264 Defiant Night Fighter Squadron. The author's research is based on combat reports, Squadron Operational Record Books and first hand accounts written by the participant pilots in the battles over southern England and northern France. 66 mono plates
Biggin Hill Wing 1941: from Defence to Offence, The