Brothers in arms
Goss, Chris, 1961-2020
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The unforgiving and deadly combats fought in the skies over the United Kingdom during the Battle of Britain were, in many respects, personal affairs - one man against another. These duels, and the emotions and stress they generated, are revealed in this day-to-day, blow-by-blow account of the part that two front line fighter units, one British and one German, played in the events of the summer of 1940. This is the story of the Battle of Britain as seen through the eyes of the men of 609 (West Riding) Squadron, based in southern England, and 1/JG53, a Luftwaffe staffel based in northern France. The tense action of aerial combat and the relief felt by individual pilots surviving these encounters, the elation of a successful 'kill', or the tragedy of seeing a friend shot down, highlight the common fears felt by airmen on both sides of the fight.
Main title:
Brothers in arms / Chris Goss.
Author:
Goss, Chris, 1961-, author
Imprint:
Barnsley : Air World, 2020.
Collation:
248 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781526782892 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
940.54211940.542 GOSS
Language:
English
Subject:
Britain, Battle of, Great Britain, 1940World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, BritishWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, GermanGreat Britain. Royal Air Force. Squadron, 609 -- HistoryGermany. Luftwaffe. Jagdgeschwader 53 -- HistoryWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- EnglandWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- GermanyWarfare and Defence
BRN:
1031358
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