The Stirling Bomber

The Stirling Bomber

Ref: 3445

Price: £11.50

The Short Stirling, derived from Short's flying-boat range was the RAF's first fourengined bomber of the Second World War. It entered service in 1940, having more than its fair share of teething problems. This detailed book recounts that process. It shows how the bomber came to take a major part in the strategic offensive until 1943, forming the equipment of 3 Group, Bomber Command. Then it was switched to transport duties, Stirling crews
gallantly playing a major role in the Arnhem landing after towing gliders to Normandy and again during the Rhine crossing. Crews have recounted for this book some of their memories of these events. The Stirling Bomber offers the most extensive coverage of the aircraft's career yet to appear. It is supported by maps, performance graphs, production details and listings of aircraft used by squadrons. Many of the photographs included have not been previously published.

by Michael J. F. Bowyer
Published by Faber and Faber 1980 1st edition. 225pp illustrated, index, appendix. 16x24 good, including d/j.

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