Arming for Accuracy

RAF Bomb Aimers During the Second World War

Arming for Accuracy
Colin Pateman
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Hardback
h234 x 156mm - 196pg
10 Dec 2020 UK
9781781558157
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During the First World War fledgling crews in basic aircraft experimented with dropping grenades and small bombs. The need for elements of accuracy became obvious and evolved from that point onwards. The various light bombers that flew during the inter war period developed procedures which carried on into the early years of the Second World War. Bomber Command eventually witnessed the large 4-engined ' Heavy Bombers' , namely the Handley Page Halifax, Shorts Stirling and Avro Lancaster develop into significant bomb carrying aerial platforms. This book will provide the reader with an explanation of the origin of Bomb Aimers, the training of these men and the complexity of dropping many types of bomb ordinance is an enthralling story. Technical and scientific developments are examined to provide an understanding of the trade that enabled the Bomb Aimers wing to be awarded to the men who volunteered at this time. Many gallantry medals were won by Bomb Aimers. Accounts of dangerous operational flying will be revealed by Bomb Aimers in numerous aircraft. This book will examine true accounts that took place; many will be based upon personal flying logbooks and other unique material originating from the aircrew themselves.
Colin Pateman spent his working life as a Police Officer, retiring after 32 years' service. His key roles were as a handler of specialist search dogs, a Home Office qualified Police Dog instructor and later trained by the Royal Engineers to qualify as a Police Search Advisor. Colin gains great satisfaction from gathering and preserving personal accounts of pilots and aircrews of the Second World War. His other aviation related publications by Fonthill include ' Goldfish Caterpillars and Guinea pigs' , ' Unwanted Hero' , ' Unshackled Spirit' , ' Glorious in Solitude' , ' Special Duties' ' B-24 Bridge Busters' and ' Fuel Fire and Fear' .
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ISBN-13: 9781781558157
Published: 10 Dec 2020
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Fonthill Media
Publisher: Fonthill Media
Format: Hardback
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 441g
Pages: 196

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