Heroes of Bomber Command: Suffolk
Heroes of Bomber Command: Suffolk by Graham Smith, published by Countryside Books in November 2008, is an illustrated account that delves into the significant role of Suffolk airfields and the airmen of Bomber Command during the Second World War. This 192-page book provides a detailed exploration of the air war in Suffolk, highlighting the establishment of key airfields such as Mildenhall, Stradishall, Wattisham, and Honington, as well as the challenges faced by the young airmen who flew under perilous conditions.
In this well-researched work, readers will find a thorough examination of the aerial operations conducted by the Royal Air Force, emphasizing the bravery and dedication of the pilots involved. The narrative covers the high losses in both personnel and aircraft, reflecting the harsh realities of wartime aviation. Smith’s focus on the experiences of these airmen offers insight into their contributions to the war effort, making this edition a valuable resource for those interested in military history and the biographies of air pilots during World War II.
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Throughout the Second World War, Suffolk airfields and the airmen of Bomber Command made a large and vital contribution to the war effort. Just four airfields were established in the county at the outbreak of war in September 1939 – Mildenhall, Stradishall, Wattisham and Honington. Later in the war, new airfields were opened at Chedburgh, Tuddenham and Lakenheath. The losses both in men and machines, were very high. In this excellently researched book, Graham Smith describes the air war in Suffolk and the young airmen who flew night after night in the cold and the dark against desperate odds. Their Commander-in-Chief, Air Marshall Sir Arthur ‘Bomber’ Harris called them ‘The bravest of the brave’, an epithet they fully deserved.
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