2ND TACTICAL AIR FORCE - VOL. 4

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This superb new book is the fourth and final volume completing the in-depth analysis of the 2nd TAF's operations from its initial formation in 1943 through to the ultimate defeat of Germany in May 1945. The informative text is interspersed with rare personal accounts from pilots as well as mini-biographies and specialist text boxes on key missions. This last volume includes detailed coverage of areas such as camouflage and markings and ordnance systems as carried by the wide range of aircraft deployed by 2nd TAF, and which supplements much of the material in the first three volumes. The authors have uncovered a significant amount of rare and previously unpublished material which will delight modellers around the world. Meticulous listings of all wings, commanding officers, bases and squadrons are provided, along with brief histories of each. There is also a dedicated section on Group Support Units and Repair Units, as well as a valuable section on tactics used by 2nd TAF arranged by type and role. Supplemented by fabulous colour artwork throughout, and rare pilots' albums, this is an essential volume for all military aviation enthusiasts.

Contents:

• Introduction
• 12 – Operational Techniques and Tactics
• 13 – The Weapons of the 2nd Tactical Air Force
• 14 – Training for Operations
• 15 – Camouflage and Markings
• 16 – The Squadrons of the 2nd Tactical Air Force
• 17 – An Erk’s eye view
• 18 – Operation Plunder – as seen by Typhoon Groundcrew
• 19 – These were the Enemy
• 20 – Rundown
• 21 – Addenda, Corrigenda and Errata to 2nd TAF Volumes One to Three

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