2nd Tactical Air Force Vol.1: Spartan to Normandy June 1943 to June 1944

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Автор: Christopher Shores, Chris Thomas

Название: 2nd Tactical Air Force Vol.1: Spartan to Normandy June 1943 to June 1944

Издательство: Classic Publications

Год: 2005

Формат: PDF

Страниц: 195

Размер: 131 Mb

Язык: English

The 2nd TAF, which, equipped with rocket- and bomb-carrying Typhoons, Tempests, Spitfires, Mosquitos, Mustangs and medium bombers, flew ground attack and tank-busting missions in support of Montgomery's 21st Army Group as it advanced through Normandy and northwest Europe in 1944-45. The medium bomber units struck at enemy transport, ammunition dumps and communication targets. The 2nd TAF comprised British, Canadian, Polish, Czech, Norwegian, French, South African, Australian and New Zealand crews.The first volume set deals with the formation and expansion of 2nd TAF from its inception in June 1943 for the next 12 months, and with the initial critical month of the invasion.