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Book, Norman Franks, American aces 1914-1918, 2001
American fliers in World War I fell into three categories: Those who joined the French aviation service, known as the Lafayette Corps, those who joined the Royal Flying Corps and those came after the US entered the war using British and French machines.Ill, p.64.non-fictionAmerican fliers in World War I fell into three categories: Those who joined the French aviation service, known as the Lafayette Corps, those who joined the Royal Flying Corps and those came after the US entered the war using British and French machines. world war 1914-1918 - aerial operations - usa, fighter pilots - usa -
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Book, Norman Franks et al, Fokker Dr I aces of World War I, 2001
Undoubtedly the most famous fighter type to see service on either side during World War 1 the Fokker Dr1 was inspired by Sopwiths triplane of 1916-1917. The Dreidecker enjoyed immediate success with Germany's elite fighter unit, Manfred von Richtofen's JG1Ill, p.64non-fictionUndoubtedly the most famous fighter type to see service on either side during World War 1 the Fokker Dr1 was inspired by Sopwiths triplane of 1916-1917. The Dreidecker enjoyed immediate success with Germany's elite fighter unit, Manfred von Richtofen's JG1world war 1914-1918 - aerial operations - germany, fighter pilots - germany -
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Book, Norman Franks, Nieuport aces of the great war, 2001
The French Nieuport company provided the Allied air forces with the first true fighter scout of World War 1 in the shape of the diminutive Type 11 of 1915. It was replaced by the bigger and more powerful type 17 which proved to be one of the best fighters of the warIll, p.63non-fictionThe French Nieuport company provided the Allied air forces with the first true fighter scout of World War 1 in the shape of the diminutive Type 11 of 1915. It was replaced by the bigger and more powerful type 17 which proved to be one of the best fighters of the warworld war 1914-1918 - aerial operations - france, fighter pilots - france -
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Book, Jon Guttman, SPAD VII aces of World War I, 2001
First flown in April 1916, the SPAD was an immediate success and was quickly ordered into production. Over 6,000 were built and went into service not just with the French armed services but with the allies.Ill, p.64.non-fictionFirst flown in April 1916, the SPAD was an immediate success and was quickly ordered into production. Over 6,000 were built and went into service not just with the French armed services but with the allies. world war 1914-1918 - aerial operations - france, fighter pilots - france -
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Book, Christopher Shores, British and empire aces of world war 1, 2001
At the outset of World War I the British had some 110 assorted aircraft, used mostly for the visual reconnaissance role. With the advent of faster and more agile single-seaters, the Allies and their adversaries raced to outdo each other in the creation of genuinely effective fighters with fixed forward-firing machine gun armament. It was not until 1917 that the British developed a truly effective interrupter gear, which paved the way for excellent single seaters such as the Sopwith Triplane Camel and the RAF S.E.5., later joined by the Bristol F.2B - the war's best two-seat fighter. This volume traces the rapid development of the fighter in World War I and the amazing exploits of the British and Empire aces who flew them.Ill, p.64.non-fictionAt the outset of World War I the British had some 110 assorted aircraft, used mostly for the visual reconnaissance role. With the advent of faster and more agile single-seaters, the Allies and their adversaries raced to outdo each other in the creation of genuinely effective fighters with fixed forward-firing machine gun armament. It was not until 1917 that the British developed a truly effective interrupter gear, which paved the way for excellent single seaters such as the Sopwith Triplane Camel and the RAF S.E.5., later joined by the Bristol F.2B - the war's best two-seat fighter. This volume traces the rapid development of the fighter in World War I and the amazing exploits of the British and Empire aces who flew them.worls war 1914-1918 - aerial operations - britain, fighter pilots - british empire -
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Book, Thomas White, Guests of the unspeakable : the odyssey of an Australian airman - being a record of captivity and escape in Turkey, 1990
A first hand account by an Australian airman of his escape from a Turkish prison camp during the first world war - only to land in the middle of the violence of the Russian revolutionIll, p.320.non-fictionA first hand account by an Australian airman of his escape from a Turkish prison camp during the first world war - only to land in the middle of the violence of the Russian revolutionworld war 1914-1918 - prisoners of war - turkey, escapes - turkey -
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Book, Gordon Powell, Two Steps to Tokyo : A story of the RAAF in the Trobriand and Admiralty Islands, 1946
A history of RAAF operations in the South West Pacific theatre during World war TwoIll, p.222.non-fictionA history of RAAF operations in the South West Pacific theatre during World war Twoworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia - sw pacific, royal australian air force -
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Book, Mike Towers, A jungle circus : memories of Vietnam, 1999
In May 1968, Mike Towers was conscripted into the Australian army and found himself in Vietnam whithout actually volunteering for that service. A Jungle Circus is Mike's story of his 24 months in the army.Bibliography, p.233.non-fictionIn May 1968, Mike Towers was conscripted into the Australian army and found himself in Vietnam whithout actually volunteering for that service. A Jungle Circus is Mike's story of his 24 months in the army.vitnam war 1961-1975 - personal narratives, conscription - australia -
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Book, Alan Moorehead, Montgomery, 1958
Biography of Field Marshal Bernard MontgomeryMaps, p.248.non-fictionBiography of Field Marshal Bernard Montgomerymarshals - great britain - biography, montgomery of alemain - biography -
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Book, Boxtree, Heroes of World War Two, 1995
A photographic essay of a selection of those who performed acts of heroism during World War TwoIll, p.144.non-fictionA photographic essay of a selection of those who performed acts of heroism during World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - heroes - biographies, soldiers - biographies -
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Book, 17 Australian Infantry Brigade, The Seventeenth Australian Infantry Brigade: a record of four years campaigning, 195?
record of four years campaigning by the Seventeenth Australian Infantry BrigadeIll, p.144.non-fiction record of four years campaigning by the Seventeenth Australian Infantry Brigaderegimental histories - australiat, australian army - 17th infantry brigade -
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Book, Jane Waller et al, Blitz : the civilian war, 1940-45, 1990
This book uses first hand accounts, published memoirs and contemporary diaries and letters to to create a vivid picture of the chaos and fear, and bears witness to the courage, spirit and good humour of those who survived the BlitzIll, p.339.non-fictionThis book uses first hand accounts, published memoirs and contemporary diaries and letters to to create a vivid picture of the chaos and fear, and bears witness to the courage, spirit and good humour of those who survived the Blitz london - bombardment - 1939-1945, world war 1939-1945 -personal narratives - britain -
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Book, William Kimber, Swastika in the air: the struggle and defeat the German Air Force,1939-1945, 1956
The rise and fall of the Luftwaffe during World War TwoIll, p.204.non-fictionThe rise and fall of the Luftwaffe during World War Two world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - germany, luftwaffe - history -
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Book, Paul Brickhill, The dam busters, 1953
On 17 May 1943, nearly 350 million tons of water crashed into the valleys of the Ruhr when the Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron breached the giant Moehne and Eder Dams with colossal ‘blockbuster’ bombs. The Dam Busters tells the story of the raid and the squadron of fearless airmen who carried it through. Again and again, the crews of 617 Squadron Bomber Command used their flying skills, their tremendous courage and Barnes Wallis’ highly accurate bouncing bombs to deal devastating blows to Nazi Germany.Ill, p.287.non-fictionOn 17 May 1943, nearly 350 million tons of water crashed into the valleys of the Ruhr when the Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron breached the giant Moehne and Eder Dams with colossal ‘blockbuster’ bombs. The Dam Busters tells the story of the raid and the squadron of fearless airmen who carried it through. Again and again, the crews of 617 Squadron Bomber Command used their flying skills, their tremendous courage and Barnes Wallis’ highly accurate bouncing bombs to deal devastating blows to Nazi Germany. world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain, dam buster raid - germany -
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Book, Crecy Publishing, No moon tonight, 2000
Don Charlwood was born in Melbourne in 1915. Accepted as a RAF navigator in 1940, he was posted to 103 Squadron at Elsham Wolds in the winter of 1942. There he crewed up with a pilot from Western Australia and a British crew to fly a Lancaster bomber. In No Moon Tonight he gives a profound insight into the inner lives of the men of Bomber Command and their hopes and fears in the face of mounting losses. He depicts the appalling human cost of the air war in an account which has been favorably compared to other enduring memoirs of the 1st World War, namely Sassoon's Memoirs of an Infantry Officer and Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front. A memorable first hand account of the air war over Germany.Ill, p.244.non-fictionDon Charlwood was born in Melbourne in 1915. Accepted as a RAF navigator in 1940, he was posted to 103 Squadron at Elsham Wolds in the winter of 1942. There he crewed up with a pilot from Western Australia and a British crew to fly a Lancaster bomber. In No Moon Tonight he gives a profound insight into the inner lives of the men of Bomber Command and their hopes and fears in the face of mounting losses. He depicts the appalling human cost of the air war in an account which has been favorably compared to other enduring memoirs of the 1st World War, namely Sassoon's Memoirs of an Infantry Officer and Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front. A memorable first hand account of the air war over Germany.world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia -
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Book, Chatto and Windus, The big show, 1951
Some experiences of a French fighter pilot in the RAAFIll, p.256.non-fictionSome experiences of a French fighter pilot in the RAAFworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - france -
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Book, Mike Colman, Crew : the story of the men who flew RAAF Lancaster J for Jig, 2018
The story of an RAAF Lancaster bomber crew shot down over France in 1944. On the evening of 24 February 1944, RAAF Lancaster bomber J for Jig took off from an airfield in Lincolnshire. On board was a crew of seven young men - five Australians, two Scots - whose mission was to bomb factories in Schweinfurt, Germany. But J for Jig never reached its target. It was shot down in the night skies over France. This book is about the seven lives on that aircraft - who they were, what they did, whom they loved, and whom they left behind. Some were to die that night, and others were to survive, withstanding incredible hardships and adventures as prisoners and evaders in a war that was far from over. Crew brilliantly recreates J for Jig's final mission but, more than that, in telling seven individuals' stories Mike Colman has captured the achievements, loss and the enduring legacy of the generation that fought in the Second World War.Ill, p.326.non-fictionThe story of an RAAF Lancaster bomber crew shot down over France in 1944. On the evening of 24 February 1944, RAAF Lancaster bomber J for Jig took off from an airfield in Lincolnshire. On board was a crew of seven young men - five Australians, two Scots - whose mission was to bomb factories in Schweinfurt, Germany. But J for Jig never reached its target. It was shot down in the night skies over France. This book is about the seven lives on that aircraft - who they were, what they did, whom they loved, and whom they left behind. Some were to die that night, and others were to survive, withstanding incredible hardships and adventures as prisoners and evaders in a war that was far from over. Crew brilliantly recreates J for Jig's final mission but, more than that, in telling seven individuals' stories Mike Colman has captured the achievements, loss and the enduring legacy of the generation that fought in the Second World War.royal australian air force - aerial operations - europe, royal australian air force - biographies -
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Book, Delprado/Ediciones del Prado, Luftwaffe squadrons in North Africa, 2000
An account of the operations of the Luftwaffe in North AfricaIll, p.64.An account of the operations of the Luftwaffe in North Africaworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - germany, luftwaffe - history -
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Book, Australian Military Forces, The battle of Wau, 1943
Army brochure describing the battle of Wau in 1943Ill, p.32non-fictionArmy brochure describing the battle of Wau in 1943world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – new guinea, battle of wau -
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Book, Dept. of the Army, Jungle trail : an official publication : a story of the Australian soldier in New Guinea, 1944
Australian army brochure describing the New Guinea campaign in 1942 -1943Ill, p.32.non-fictionAustralian army brochure describing the New Guinea campaign in 1942 -1943world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – new guinea, world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – kokoda -
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Book, Department of Information, Battle of the Ridges, 1943
Australian army brochure relating to the attack on Salamaua in 1943Ill, p.32.non-fictionAustralian army brochure relating to the attack on Salamaua in 1943world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – new guinea, world war 1939-1945 - australia -
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Book, Pagemasters, The hidden chapters : untold stories of Australians at war in the Pacific, 1995
This unique collection of stories describes the tragedy and drama of incidents that occurred on Australia's doorstep - and in many cases on our shores.Ill, p.153.non-fictionThis unique collection of stories describes the tragedy and drama of incidents that occurred on Australia's doorstep - and in many cases on our shores.world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia, royal australian air force - airmen - biographies -
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Book, Readers book club, The dam busters, 1954
On 17 May 1943, nearly 350 million tons of water crashed into the valleys of the Ruhr when the Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron breached the giant Moehne and Eder Dams with colossal ‘blockbuster’ bombs. The Dam Busters tells the story of the raid and the squadron of fearless airmen who carried it through. Again and again, the crews of 617 Squadron Bomber Command used their flying skills, their tremendous courage and Barnes Wallis’ highly accurate bouncing bombs to deal devastating blows to Nazi Germany.Ill p.254.non-fictionOn 17 May 1943, nearly 350 million tons of water crashed into the valleys of the Ruhr when the Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron breached the giant Moehne and Eder Dams with colossal ‘blockbuster’ bombs. The Dam Busters tells the story of the raid and the squadron of fearless airmen who carried it through. Again and again, the crews of 617 Squadron Bomber Command used their flying skills, their tremendous courage and Barnes Wallis’ highly accurate bouncing bombs to deal devastating blows to Nazi Germany.world war 1939 – 1945 – britain – aerial operations - europe, royal air force - 617 squadron -
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Book, Viking, Fly -True Stories of Courage and Adventure from the Airmen of World War II, 2008
All over the world during World War II, thousands of young men who had never so much as been near an aeroplane left offices, farms and classrooms to learn to fly and fight in the greatest conflict the world has ever seen. They fought over deserts, cities and jungles, in-single-engine fighter aircraft, heavy bombers, transport planes and flying boats. How do they feel about their dramatic days in the air? What is it they remember, and what do they choose to forget? In these candid and moving stories, Michael Veitch, writer, broadcaster and aeroplane fanatic, uncovers some of the untold stories of World War II: Australian, British and even German. He captures the events that defined a generation of men before these stories are lost forever.Ill, p.303.non-fictionAll over the world during World War II, thousands of young men who had never so much as been near an aeroplane left offices, farms and classrooms to learn to fly and fight in the greatest conflict the world has ever seen. They fought over deserts, cities and jungles, in-single-engine fighter aircraft, heavy bombers, transport planes and flying boats. How do they feel about their dramatic days in the air? What is it they remember, and what do they choose to forget? In these candid and moving stories, Michael Veitch, writer, broadcaster and aeroplane fanatic, uncovers some of the untold stories of World War II: Australian, British and even German. He captures the events that defined a generation of men before these stories are lost forever. world war 1939 – 1945 – aerial operations - australia, world war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – australia -
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Book, Collins, Out of the blue : a pilot with the Chindits, 1984
An account of Chindit operations in Burma from the perspective of an ex RAF pilot.Map, p.272.non-fictionAn account of Chindit operations in Burma from the perspective of an ex RAF pilot.world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – burma, world war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – australia -
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Book, Langate Publishing, Adversity in Success, 1980
This book is based on the personal recollections of Air Vice Marshal JE Hewitt during the Pacific campaigns.Ill, p.330.non-fictionThis book is based on the personal recollections of Air Vice Marshal JE Hewitt during the Pacific campaigns.world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – papua new guinea, world war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – australia -
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Book, Readers Book Club, Cheshire V. C. : a story of war and peace, 1956
A biography of Leonard Chesire VC, commander of Squadron 617, observer of the A bomb attack on Nagasaki and later advocate for peace.Ill, p.254.non-fictionA biography of Leonard Chesire VC, commander of Squadron 617, observer of the A bomb attack on Nagasaki and later advocate for peace.world war 1939 – 1945 – aerial operations - britain, leonard chesire - biography -
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Book, Pagemasters, Great air escapes : the heroes who beat the odds, 1991
Stories of daring and heroism of men who beat the odds during RAAF air operations in World War two.Ill, p.140non-fictionStories of daring and heroism of men who beat the odds during RAAF air operations in World War two.world war 1939 – 1945 – aerial operations - australia, raaf - air pilots - biographies -
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Book, Angus and Robertson et al, The silent service, 1952
Action Stories of the ANZAC Navy.Ill, p.372.non-fictionAction Stories of the ANZAC Navy.world war 1939 – 1945 – naval operations - australia, anzac navy -
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Book, Patersons Printing Pres, Age shall not weary them : the story of H.M.A.S. Perth, 1949?
A personal reminisces of a crewman sailing on HMAS PerthIll, p.148.non-fictionA personal reminisces of a crewman sailing on HMAS Perthworld war 1939 – 1945 – naval operations - australia, hmas perth