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Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Octopus, Aircraft of World War 2, 1982
... Aerial operations - World War II...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Airplanes - Military Aerial operations - World War ...Illustrated and textual descriptions of World War II aircraftIll, p.207.non-fictionIllustrated and textual descriptions of World War II aircraftairplanes - military, aerial operations - world war ii -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Osprey Publishing, Helldivers of World war 2, 2000
... -and-the-dandenong-ranges World War 1939-1945 - Aerial operations Divebombers ...Describes the development and participation of the Helldivers in World War 2Ill, p.63.non-fictionDescribes the development and participation of the Helldivers in World War 2world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations, divebombers - world war ii -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Airlife Publishing, Aggressors, volume 3 : Interceptor vs heavy bomber, 1991
... World War II - Aerial operations...-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War II - Aerial operations Fighter aircraft ...Description of interceptor aircraft in World war TwoIll, p.68.non-fictionDescription of interceptor aircraft in World war Twoworld war ii - aerial operations, fighter aircraft - world war ii -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Airlife Publishing, Aggressors, volume 4 : Patrol aircraft vs submarine, 1991
... World War II - Aerial operations...-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War II - Aerial operations Submarine warfare ...Description of submarine warfare in World war TwoIll, p.48.non-fictionDescription of submarine warfare in World war Twoworld war ii - aerial operations, submarine warfare - world war ii -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Osprey Publishing, P-61 Black Widow nightfighters of World War 2, 2000
... -and-the-dandenong-ranges World War 1939-1945 - Aerial operations Night ...Describes the development and participation of the P-61 Black Widow nightfighters in World War 2Ill, p.63.non-fictionDescribes the development and participation of the P-61 Black Widow nightfighters in World War 2world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations, night fighters - world war ii -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchWrens park publishing, Air Battle of the Ruhr : RAF Offensive March - July 1943, 2001
First published to acclaim in 1992, this book deals with the exploits of Bomber Command during their offensive against German Industry in the Ruhr during World War II. The author begins by describing the role of Bomber Command and goes on to define the Ruhr area and its great importance in terms of industrial output to the Germans. The author provides the statistics for bombers dispatched, the number, which actually got to the targets and those, which never made it for one reason or another. Air Battle of the Ruhr is a complete overview of a major aspect of the air war against mainland Germany.Index, ill, p.137.non-fictionFirst published to acclaim in 1992, this book deals with the exploits of Bomber Command during their offensive against German Industry in the Ruhr during World War II. The author begins by describing the role of Bomber Command and goes on to define the Ruhr area and its great importance in terms of industrial output to the Germans. The author provides the statistics for bombers dispatched, the number, which actually got to the targets and those, which never made it for one reason or another. Air Battle of the Ruhr is a complete overview of a major aspect of the air war against mainland Germany.bombimg - ruhr region - germany, world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Readers Book Club, The first and the last : the German fighter force in World War II, 1956
A history of the Luftwaffe through the eyes of one of its aces, Adolf Galland.Index, ill, p.385.non-fictionA history of the Luftwaffe through the eyes of one of its aces, Adolf Galland. world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - germany, world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - germany -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, 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 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Salamander Books, Suicide squads: the men and machines of World War II special operations, 1981
An examination of the machinery and motives of self sacrifice during World War TwoIndex, bibliography, ill, diagrams, p.281.non-fictionAn examination of the machinery and motives of self sacrifice during World War Twoworld war 1939 – 1945 – aerial operations - japan, kamikaze attacks -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Ian Allan et al, Lancaster at war 3, 1984
... World War II - Aerial operations - Britain...-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War II - Aerial operations - Britain Royal ...Describes the operations of the Lancaster bomber during World War IIill, p.152.non-fictionDescribes the operations of the Lancaster bomber during World War IIworld war ii - aerial operations - britain, royal air force - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Ian Allan, Swordfish at war, 1984
... World War II - Aerial operations - Britain...-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War II - Aerial operations - Britain Royal ...Describes the operations of the Swordfish torpedo bomber during World War IIill, p.128.non-fictionDescribes the operations of the Swordfish torpedo bomber during World War IIworld war ii - aerial operations - britain, royal air force - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Ian Allan, Beaufighter at war, 1984
... World War II - Aerial operations - Britain...-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War II - Aerial operations - Britain Royal ...Describes the operations of the Beaufighter fighter bomber during World War IIill, p.157.non-fictionDescribes the operations of the Beaufighter fighter bomber during World War IIworld war ii - aerial operations - britain, royal air force - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Aston Publications, The Short Sunderland, 1989
Describes the operation of the Short Sunderland flying boat during World War IIIndex, ill, p.19.non-fictionDescribes the operation of the Short Sunderland flying boat during World War IIworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain, sunderland flying boat -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Aston Publications, The Handley Page Halifax, 1990
Describes the operations of the Halifax bomber during World War IIIll, p.232.Describes the operations of the Halifax bomber during World War IIworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain, handley pagehalifax -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Ian Allan et al, Lancaster, 1979
... World War II - Aerial operations - Britain...-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War II - Aerial operations - Britain Royal ...Describes the operations of the Lancaster bomber during World War IIill, p.304.non-fictionDescribes the operations of the Lancaster bomber during World War IIworld war ii - aerial operations - britain, royal air force - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Brooklands Books, Hawker Typhoon portfolio, 1986
Technical and operational description of the Typhoon fighter in World war IIIll, p.72.non-fictionTechnical and operational description of the Typhoon fighter in World war IIworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain, hawker typhoon -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Airlife Publishing, Aggressors, volume 1 : Tank buster vs Combat vehicle, 1990
... World War II - Aerial operations...-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War II - Aerial operations Tank -busting ...Description of carrier based aircraft in World war TwoIll, p.68.non-fictionDescription of carrier based aircraft in World war Twoworld war ii - aerial operations, tank -busting aircraft -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Time-Life Books, The carrier war, 1982
Presents photographic records of the Pacific War in World War II as seen from both sides.Index, bib, ill, p.171.non-fictionPresents photographic records of the Pacific War in World War II as seen from both sides. world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - united states, world war 1939-1945 - aircraft carrier operations -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Time-Life Books, The RAF at war, 1982
Details the contributions of Britain's Royal Air Force during World War II.Index, bib, ill, p.171.non-fictionDetails the contributions of Britain's Royal Air Force during World War II. world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain, royal air force - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Time-Life Books, The Luftwaffe, 1982
Text and illustrations provide a history and description of the World War II German Air Force.Index, bib, ill, p.171.non-fictionText and illustrations provide a history and description of the World War II German Air Force.world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - germany, luftwaffe - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Grub Street, Duel for the sky, 1985
Detailed descriptions of ten crucial battles of World War IIIndex, ill, maps, p.205.Detailed descriptions of ten crucial battles of World War IIworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations, air warfare - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian War Memorial, Air power over Europe, 1944-1945, 1963
This volume concludes the story of Australian airmen who served in the air war against GermanyIndex, ill, maps, p.539.non-fictionThis volume concludes the story of Australian airmen who served in the air war against Germanyworld war ii - air warfare, world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - germany -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Angus and Robertson, Bluey Truscott : Squadron Leader Keith William Truscott, RAAF, DFC and Bar, 1958
Biography of Keith William Truscott ('Bluey') concentrating on his service during World War II. Truscott, born at Prahran, Melbourne became one of Australia's best-known flying aces of the Second World War. Already famous as a footballer, playing Australian Rules for Melbourne's premiership team in 1939, Truscott enlisted in the RAAF in 1940 amidst considerable publicity.Ill, p.202.non-fictionBiography of Keith William Truscott ('Bluey') concentrating on his service during World War II. Truscott, born at Prahran, Melbourne became one of Australia's best-known flying aces of the Second World War. Already famous as a footballer, playing Australian Rules for Melbourne's premiership team in 1939, Truscott enlisted in the RAAF in 1940 amidst considerable publicity.world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia
