| | This is the first of a two-volume work whose chief aim is to tell the story of RAF Bomber Command from its foundations in 1936 until the end of World War 2, with particular emphasis on the bombers themselves, including some fascinating colour material. Specifically with modellers in mind the authors have included a special chapter on the engrossing subject of bomber camouflage and markings. First published in 1975, this classic volume has been unavailable for many years. Contents:
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Re-equipment in Prospect
- The Heyford and Hendon Replacements Bombers
- Second Generation Heavy Bombers to B12/36
- Pland for a new Medium Bomber
- Aeroplanes for the Squadrons
- Composite Emergency Bomber
- The Standard Bomber Project – B.1/39
- Advent of the High Speed, Unarmed Bomber
- High Altitude Bombers
- Operations: The Phoney War
- Operations: Meeting the German Attack
- Operations: The Battle of Britain and the Early Strategic Offensive
- Camouflage Schemes
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