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World War II pilots World War II pilots Michael Burgan "Describes the role pilots played during World War II. Readers' choices reveal various historical details"--Provided by publisher. OL16715179W
Bombers of World War II Bombers of World War II Nancy Robinson Masters Introduces the different kinds of bombers used during World War II, their capabilities, the kinds of missions on which they were sent, and any special characteristics. OL18006677W
Report of Joint Fighter Conference Report of Joint Fighter Conference Francis H. Dean An official, verbatim transcript of the proceedings of a Joint Fighter Conference held in October 1944, including frank discussion on the operational and technical capabilities of the P-39, P-47, P-5… OL19223581W
The bombers and the bombed The bombers and the bombed R. J. Overy A history of the Allied bombing campaigns of World War II questions the morality of British and American attacks on occupied European cities while offering insight into the course of the civilian fro… OL19706494W
The Tuskegee Airmen story The Tuskegee Airmen story Lynn M. Homan When Joshua, Krista, and their friend, Charlene, find Granddad's souvenirs of World War II, he takes the opportunity to tell them about the war and his experiences as a Tuskegee Airman. OL2040171W
Tuskegee airmen Tuskegee airmen Lynn M. Homan 96 p. : 24 cm OL2040172W
Heroes all Heroes all Steve Bond For years, Steve Bond has been interviewing and recording veterans from all sides of the conflict, including air and ground crew. His aim was to transmit their engaging stories faithfully to a wider … OL21768107W
Air battle Dunkirk, 26 May-3 June 1940 Air battle Dunkirk, 26 May-3 June 1940 Norman L. R. Franks 192 , [16] p. of plates : 24 cm OL2250006W
Conflict over the bay Conflict over the bay Norman L. R. Franks 284 pages : 24 cm OL2250035W
Allied fighters 1939-45 Allied fighters 1939-45 Christopher Chant Features more than 200 colour artworks with full specifications of every major type of fighter airplane flown by the allies in the European theatre during World War II. OL27057086W
The Blitzed Brits The Blitzed Brits Terry Deary **History with the nasty bits left in!** Can you imagine life without television, road signs and bananas? Or only having enough clothing coupons to buy a small pair of knickers? Not to mention the l… OL2869984W
The Battle of Britain The Battle of Britain John Philip Ray July 1940: as Britain stood alone, the Army exhausted and defeated by the Wehrmacht and the Royal Navy stretched worldwide, only the English Channel and the RAF remained between Britain and the expec… OL3019509W
Downed Allied airmen and evasion of capture Downed Allied airmen and evasion of capture Herman Bodson "During World War II, the citizens of occupied countries played a large role in resistance operations. This volume deals specifically with escape and evasion in the Netherlands, Belgium and France, a… OL3494252W
Fly west Fly west Ivan Southall An account of a rookie Australian Air Force squadron stationed in England during World War II. OL4651668W
The Battle of Britain The Battle of Britain Collier, Basil. Reproductions of newspaper articles, military documents, a German propaganda leaflet, combat reports, and other materials help recreate the Battle of Britain. OL5486611W
The fall of fortresses The fall of fortresses Elmer Bendiner Elmer Bendiner was aboard a B-17 that was in a bombing raid over Germany. They were hit in the fuel tank by a German 20mm shell that did not explode. Upon landing, they found 11 such shells. All… OL5590337W
Shot down and on the run Shot down and on the run Graham Pitchfork Many POW escape stories are well known, but what about those who miraculously evaded capture in the first place and returned to fight another day? This book tells some of the epic stories of the thou… OL5771284W
The Allied resupply effort in the China-Burma-India theater during World War II The Allied resupply effort in the China-Burma-India theater during World War II Leo J. Daugherty "This volume takes an in-depth look at the situation the Allies faced in China, India and Burma exploring the realities of the politic-laden campaign waged in this 'forgotten theatre' during World Wa… OL5771856W
Pilote de guerre Pilote de guerre Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Flight to Arras is Saint-Exupéry's recollection of the final shattering days during World War II when, though the defeat of France was imminent, a pitifully inadequate number of French pilots and the… OL86698W
By Day and by Night By Day and by Night Ken Merrick 127p. : 30cm OL8934259W
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