Bibliograph

RAF Bomber Command 1936-1968, an operational and historical record, Ken Delve

Type

Label

RAF Bomber Command 1936-1968, an operational and historical record, Ken Delve

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

RAF Bomber Command 1936-1968

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Ken Delve

Sub title

an operational and historical record

Summary

This is a comprehensive reference to the structure, operation, aircraft and men of Bomber Command from its formation on 1936 to 1968 when it became part of Strike Command. It includes descriptions of many notable bombing raids, the many types of aircraft used, weapons and airfields. The five main sections of the book include a general historical introduction and overview, operations, operational groups, aircrew training and technical details of each aircraft type. Lengthy Annexes cover personnel. the squadrons in World War II, accuracy of attacks, orders of battle for each wartime year, maps of airfields locations, tonnage of bombs dropped and nuclear weapons carried in the post-war years

Target audience

adult

resource.variantTitle

Royal Air Force Bomber Command 1936-1968Bomber Command 1936-1968

Classification