Airborne Over Burma
“Airborne Over Burma” by Douglas H Sutcliffe is a personal account detailing the experiences of air crews during World War II, specifically focusing on their crucial role in supplying the Burma Campaign. Published in 1988 by D. H. Sutcliffe, this first edition spans 181 pages and is presented in English. The narrative recounts Sutcliffe’s own experiences, including his numerous operational flights and the reliance of Wingate’s army on the air crews for survival.
Readers will find a blend of tragic and humorous recollections that highlight the courage and determination of those involved in the campaign. The book emphasizes the significance of air support in wartime, illustrating how these missions were vital for the success of land-based troops. Through Sutcliffe’s storytelling, the account captures the essence of the challenges faced by the Royal Air Force’s No. 62 Squadron and the sheer luck that often accompanied their endeavors.
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“Airborne Over Burma” is the story of Douglas Sutcliffe and of air crews who served in World War II, flying in supplies for the Burma Campaign, and gives an account of the campaign as seen from the air. Throughout the book, Doug tells of his many lucky escapes; by the end of the war he had survived 356 operational flights. Wingate’s army were dependent on the lifeline that these air crews provided, and without them the land-based troops would have perished. The book is a personal account and, as such, has both tragic and humorous recollections. Above all, it shows examples of courage, determination and, as the author himself admits, sheer luck.
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