633 Squadron Operation Rhine Maiden |
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| Author:
| Smith, Frederick E. |
| Series title: | Ulverscroft Large Print Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7089-4152-2 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1999 |
| Publisher: | Ulverscroft Large Print Books
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $32.50 |
Book Description:
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After 633 Squadron's successful but costly raid in Norway, the handful of survivors are at loggerheads with the many new recruits. Air Commondore Davies brings in Ian Moore, a young but very experienced Pathfinder, as Squadron Commander. Under Moore's charismatic leadership the Squadron becomes a corps d'elite again, much to Davies' relief. Davies is aware that the enemy is developing a weapon that could threaten the Allies' invasion plans, and he approaches the American 8th Air force...
More DescriptionAfter 633 Squadron's successful but costly raid in Norway, the handful of survivors are at loggerheads with the many new recruits. Air Commondore Davies brings in Ian Moore, a young but very experienced Pathfinder, as Squadron Commander. Under Moore's charismatic leadership the Squadron becomes a corps d'elite again, much to Davies' relief. Davies is aware that the enemy is developing a weapon that could threaten the Allies' invasion plans, and he approaches the American 8th Air force for their co-operation. In the meantime, 633 Squadron is sent out on one of its vital missions. Operation Rhine Maiden has begun.