Bomber Boys

Dramatic and true-life experiences over occupied Europe 1942-1945

By: MEL ROLFE

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Paperback | 1 April 2007

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Lancaster pilot Victor Wood's aircraft arrived too early over Gelsenkirchen when the target was shrouded in darkness and the Main Force miles behind.

His bomber was suddenly struck with terrifying force by flak and turned upside-down. An engine was on fire, the unconscious mid-upper gunner, slumped over his turret, was being sprayed with petrol and their bombload had been struck by shrapnel. Could Vic get his crew back to base safely?

Find out in Mel Rolfe's expertly researched and narrated book, which records nineteen similarly exceptional stories as night after night young men went off on sorties, knowing the unpalatable truth that they might not see another dawn.

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"'Human drama is the strength of these gripping yarns, offering vivid and compelling pen pictures.' Eastern Daily Press 'Carefully researched, well-written, this is an impeccable text with good wartime photos.' Aviation News 'Well written accounts of the trials of aircrew. You will enjoy this one.' Everyone's War 'Dramatically presented...the narrative flows without a pause. Of interest to the veteran and also the present-day reader who will find the tales at times incredible.' Intercom, Journal of Bomber Command Association"

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Dedication	p. 4
Acknowledgements	p. 6
Introduction	p. 7
Rescue	p. 8
Ditching	p. 20
Happy Landings	p. 32
Has Anybody Got a Fag?	p. 44
Flamer	p. 56
The Resistance Fighter	p. 68
Just Another Night Out	p. 79
That's My Boy!	p. 91
Backwards Into Battle	p. 103
The Heavy Glider	p. 115
The Hero From Maryland	p. 127
The Agony of O-Oboe	p. 139
Hell Over Warsaw	p. 151
The Old Lady of Skellingthorpe	p. 163
The Wrong Code	p. 175
A Grocer's Boy Goes to War	p. 187
The Killing Skies	p. 199
The Fateful Swap	p. 211
Collision	p. 222
A Future Beyond Tomorrow	p. 233
Glossary	p. 245
Bibliography	p. 248
Index	p. 250
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Bomber Boys

Dramatic and true-life experiences over occupied Europe 1942-1945

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