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No 617 "Dambuster" Sqn

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Aviation Elite Units - World War II - Allies & Independents

Last Stocked on 2/21/2020

Product Info

Title
No 617 "Dambuster" Sqn
Publisher
Category
Author
Alex Bateman
Publish Year
2009
Pages
128
Dimensions
8x10x.33"
NKG Part #
2147417112
MFG. Part #
OSPAEU034
Type
Softcover
Series
AEU34

Description

Most famous for the dambusting raid in the darkest days of the Second World War, the No 617 Sqn were a vastly experienced crew, yet little has been written about the unit’s later operations. Formed in 1943, the squadron pioneered various experimental weapons throughout the entirety of the war, using both Mosquitoes and Mustangs in addition to standard and non-standard Lancasters. It was also the first, and only, squadron to use certain equipment and weapons (22,000 lb Tallboy bomb, for example) in combat. Covering the complete history of the No 617 Squadron, this study draws on previously unpublished information to explain the men, aircraft, weapons and operations of this squadron. Color plates of the planes and uniforms bring this history to life, including a never-before seen squadron badge which was rejected and never made it onto the uniforms.