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About this book:
The Short Stirling, derived from Short's flying-boat range was the RAF's first four-engined bomber of the Second World War. It entered service in 1940, having more than its fair share of teething problems. This detailed and illustrated book recounts how the bomber came to take a major part in the strategic offensive until 1943, forming the equipment of 3 Group, Bomber Command. Then it was switched to transport duties, Stirling crews gallantly playing a major part in the Arnhem landing after towing gliders to Normandy and again during the Rhine crossing. Crews have recounted for this book some of their memories of these events. The Stirling Bomber offers the most extensive coverage of the aircraft's career yet to appear. It is supported by maps, performance graphs, production details and listings of aircraft used by squadrons. Many of the photographs have not been previously published.
Contents:
List of illustrations;
abbreviations and terms;
Preface; Prologue:
Just Remembering;
1. A Project Defined;
2. Tribulations and Trials;
3. Into Service;
4. Let Battle Commence;
5. Daylight Interlude;
6. Increasing Momentum;
7. A Super Stirling;
8. The 1942 Offensive;
9. Enter the Mk. III;
10. The 1943 Offensive and Finale;
11. Escape from Denmark;
12. A New Role;
13. Preparing for the Invasion;
14. Adventure over Arnhem;
15. The Last Rounds;
16. Passengers and Freight;
Key to Camouflage Colours;
Appendices:
1. Stirling Airframe Serial Numbers, Associated Mark Number and Engine Marks;
2. Summary of Stirling Squadrons;
3. Summary of Stirling Training and Miscellaneous Units;
4. Serial Numbers of Stirlings Allocated to Squadrons;
5. Long Service and Outstanding Stirlings.
6. Sorties flown by Stirling Squadrons of 3 Group, 1941-4.
Index....
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