Bomber Aircrew in World War II

Download or read book Bomber Aircrew in World War II written by Bruce Barrymore Halpenny and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2004-09-19 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aircrew on a bomber in World War II experienced a cold, tiring and perilous existence. The RAF flew at night, when the human spirit is at its lowest ebb and for many it did not seem prudent to think further ahead than the target, and then hope for a safe return. Daytime raids brought the fear of defending fighters preying on the massed formations of heavily laden aircraft as they struggled over enemy territory. The ground crew saw their aircraft heave themselves into the air and their imagination filled the silent hours until they counted in the returning aircraft and saw the ravages of the enemy defences and the hazards of foul weather. This is their story.