Christopher shores books are characterized by meticulous research and surprisingly good writing, and the reworked 2nd tactical air force series is no exception. Second tactical air force archives this day in aviation. The story of the royal air forces 2nd tactical air force in wwii. The photographs included in the book are also excellent. They flew ground attack missions in support the normandy campaign and throughout the rest of the war. After the battle, the base was taken over by the royal air force, including canadian r. Continues the indepth analysis of the 2nd tactical air forces operations from its initial formation in 1943 to the ultimate defeat of germany in may 1945.
About the author christopher shores served in the atc and raf during the 1950s and produced his first book, aces high, in 1966. Flying officer richard joseph audet, royal canadian air force, was a section leader of no. It formed part of 2nd tactical air force, took part in the anti v1 campaign, and ended the war operating from the netherlands. It was inactivated on 1 june 1992 and its personnel and equipment absorbed by air combat command acc. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Shores includes the listings of all claims made against enemy aircraft, and all losses, damage and casualties suffered by 2nd tactical air force aircraft and aircrews. Bought new by myself, used for referance, little use not fully read, as new inside and out. It is more than 30 years since the original and highlyacclaimed history of 2nd tactical air force was first published, and it has been long out of print. Shores and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The airfield features heavily in the book lucky for some which is about the history of the th lancashire parachute battalion. Breakout to bodenplatte july 1944 to january 1945 it has been more than 30 years since the original and highly acclaimed history of 2nd tactical air force was first published, and it has been long out of print. It covers the invasion of normandy, the arnhem landings, the long, cold winter of 19445 and the germans ardennes. This volume charts the formation and expansion of 2nd taf, from its inception in june 1943 to the critical month of the invasion a year later. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Spartan to normandy, june 1943 to june 1944 christopher shores, chris thomas on. This volume includes details of areas such as camouflage and markings, as well as examining ordnance systems carried.
Renamed as british air forces of occupation in 1945, 2taf was recreated in 1951 and. It is contiguous to bossier city, louisiana along the bases western and northwestern edge. Now at last, a completely rewritten and greatly expanded account of this. Now at last a completely rewritten and greatly expanded account of this important commands vital contribution to the. If you had an account before all you need to do is reset your password by clicking here. Breakout to bodenplatte, july 1944 to january 1945 home ebooks 2nd tactical air force vol. Squadrons, camouflage markings, weapons and tactics 194345 by christopher shores, chris thomas isbn. This was followed by fighters over the desert in 1969, and then by the original 2nd tactical air force the following year. Tactical air command tac is an inactive united states air force organization. Royal air force raf and royal canadian air force rcaf squadrons normally had 12 aircraft each. The term tactical air force was used by the air forces of the british commonwealth during the later stages of world war ii, for formations of more than one fighter. The 2nd tactical air force played a major role in the allied advance on normandy and northwest europe during 1944 and 1945. This book is the 2nd in a multi volume set documenting the history of the royal air force raf 2nd tactical air force. Royal air force 2nd tactical air command allied air forces battle of normandy.
We have been around guns since we were kids playing in the back yard. This richly illustrated book chronologically describes the course of operation overlord through 357 specific events. The rokaf, 6171st combat support squadron, 5th air force, 314th air division, 2079th communications squadron, air force postal and courier service, groupk jusmag k, air force special investigations detachment. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. It was made up of squadrons and personnel from the raf, the air forces of the british commonwealth and exiles from germanoccupied europe. It covers the invasion of normandy, the arnhem landings, the long, cold winter of 19445 and the germans ardennes offensive, the luftwaffes famous new years day attack, the massive rhine. Volume 2 starts out with the breakout from normandy up through the luftwaffes final major fighter strike in operation bodenplatte in which the 2nd taf aircraft and airfields fell.
It has been more than 30 years since the original and highl. From the rhine to victory, january to july 1945 by christopher shores, chris thomas requirementspdf reader, 52 mb overview. Reference details for 2nd tactical air force volume 2. The raf second tactical air force 2taf was one of three tactical air forces within the royal air force raf during and after the second world war. The unit was comprised of british, canadian, polish, czech, norwegian, french, south african, australian and new zealand crews.
This book tells in detail the operational history of 2nd tactical air force, raf, from its formation in november 1943 until the end of world war ii in europe. Black cloth bound hardcover folio book in fine cond. Royal air force operations record books 19111963 the national. Kunsan air base, korea 1985, 8th tactical fighter wing, 8th supply squadron. Formed in november 1943 the 2nd tactical air force flew typhoons, tempests, spitfires, mosquitos, mustangs and medium bombers. It is more than 30 years since the original and highlyacclaimed history of 2nd tactical air force was first published, and this book has long been out of print. Squadrons, camouflage markings, weapons and tactics 194345 hardcover feb.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Thank you for taking the time to look at what the 2nd tactical has to offer you. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Reference details for 2nd tactical air force volume 1. There is plenty of information in this book, but like air aces 2nd tactical air force is meant to be browsed rather than taken wholesale. The informative text is interspersed with rare personal accounts from pilots as well as minibiographies and specialist text boxes on key missions. Most of these air ministry records date from the second world war but there are some from the first world war as well as books from between the wars and. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of.
Barksdale air force base occupies more than 22,000 acres east of bossier city and along the southern edge of. Synopsis it is more than 30 years since the original and highlyacclaimed history of 2nd tactical air force was first published, and this book has long been out of print. This fourth volume includes detailed coverage of areas such as camouflage and. Royal air force in germany 19451993 the royal air force historical society seminar held jointly with defence studies raf at the joint services command and staff. We have made a new website to make shopping for you easier and faster. Over thirty years after the original and highlyacclaimed history was published, here is a completely rewritten and expanded account of this important commands vital contribution. Bad is a united states air force base in northwest louisiana, united states, in bossier parish. Data heavy study of the 2nd tactical air force of the raf from june, 1943 to june, 1944. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical. Shores, 97819032234, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
If you had an account before all you need to do is reset your password by clicking here thank you for taking the time to look at what the 2nd tactical has to offer you. Breakout to bodenplatte, july 1944 to january 1945 christopher shores, chris thomas it has been more than 30 years since the original and highly acclaimed history of 2nd tactical air force was first published, and it has been long out of print. Wing 126 of the british 2nd tactical air force, and designated as advanced landing ground b116 wunstorf. Yes, you can match a planes serial number with its squadron and its pilot, but thats not really the aim of the book. From the rhine to victory january to may 1945 read. Peter jacobs the southeast of england emerged from six years of war with a rich diversity of raf bomber and fighter airfields used by the 2nd tactical air force, both before and after the dday landings.
Fighter command 2nd tactical air force aka air defense of great britain adgb, 2nd tactical air force. Now at last a completely rewritten and greatly expanded account of this important commands vital contribution to the invasion of normandy and the defeat of the forces of the third. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. From the rhine to victory, january to may 1945 9781903223604. The authors did a breath taking job of research and documentation concening the activities of the raf 2nd taf during this time period. It was a major command of the united states air force, established on 21 march 1946 and headquartered at langley air force base, virginia. Over thirty years after the original and highlyacclaim.
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