Synopses & Reviews
It is 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. Now at last, a completely rewritten and greatly expanded account of this important command's vital contribution to the Invasion of Normandy and the defeat of the forces of the Third Reich in Western Europe has been prepared. The 2nd TAF, equipped with rocket- and bomb-carrying Typhoons, Tempests, Spitfires, Mosquitos, Mustangs, and medium bombers, flew ground attack and tank-busting missions in support of Montgomery's 21st Army Group as it advanced through Normandy and northwest Europe in 1944-45. The medium bomber units struck at enemy transport, ammunition dumps, and communication targets. The 2nd TAF comprized British, Canadian, Polish, Czech, Norwegian, French, South African, Australian, and New Zealand crews.
Synopsis
Over thirty years after the original and highly-acclaimed history was published, here is a completely rewritten and expanded account of this important command's vital contribution. This third of three volumes covers the final months of the war in Europe, including the crossings of the Rhine and Elbe. Includes a personnel index covering the whole series.
About the Author
Christopher Shores served in the ATC and RAF during the 1950s and produced his first book, Aces High, in 1966. This was followed by Fighters Over the Desert in 1969, and then by the original 2nd Tactical Air Force the following year. Since then he has produced an average of one book per year on aviation subjects, including a completely rewritten Aces High in 1994, plus many articles, aircraft monographs, and similar works. He and Chris Thomas have worked together before to produce The Typhoon and Tempest Story in 1988. By profession a chartered surveyor, Christopher Shores worked in the commercial property market for more than 40 years. Retired in mid 2000, he continues to be a consultant, but is now able to devote much more of his time and energy to aviation research and writing. He is married with three grown children and lives in Dorset, England.