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Air Gunner: The Men Who Manned the Turrets
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Air Gunner: The Men Who Manned the Turrets Hardback - 2009

by Alan W. Cooper

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There have been several books published about the wartime experiences of individual air gunners but there is no general history of Air Gunners, their equipment, training or service in the various RAF Commands in which they served. This book explains in great detail how and why the trade of air gunner was developed at the outset of World War II. Chapters include the history of the guns and turrets, the famous gunners, outstanding bravery during major raids, flying with Coastal Command, Bomber Command and overseas operations.

It also includes the history of Air Gunners who became prisoners of war, outstanding bravery awards and American air gunners such as Clark Gable, John Huston and Charlton Heston. It includes many first-hand accounts of wartime combat as seen from the gun turret in the heat of battle. Air Gunners, 'tail-end Charleys' in particular, have always been popular wartime heroes as they flew in their isolated positions protecting their aircraft from enemy fighter attack in the skies over war torn Europe.

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  • Title Air Gunner: The Men Who Manned the Turrets
  • Author Alan W. Cooper
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 320
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Pen and Sword Aviation, Barnsley
  • Publication date 2009
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781844158256 / 184415825X
  • Weight 1.9 lbs (0.86 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 6 x 1.2 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 3.05 cm)
  • Category History - Military / War
  • Dewey Decimal Code 940.544

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Barnsley. UK: Pen & Sword Aviation, 2009. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This is a history of Air Gunners, their equipment, training and service in the various RAF Commands in which they served. This book explains in great detail how and why the rank of air gunner was developed at the outset of WWII. There is a slight spine lean to the binding otherwise the text block, boards and dust jacket are all tight and clean. Book price includes 2nd class postage in UK only..
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