The RAF's Air Sea Rescue Service saved thousands of RAF, Commonwealth and Allied airmen between 1939 and 1945. This fascinating account draws on first-hand interviews, photographs and official documents to reveal some of its most dramatic missions in northwest Europe, the Mediterranean and the Far East. Those shot down at sea faced terrifying dangers, from weather extremes to enemy fighters, and rescue by airborne or seaborne craft was fraught with difficulty. These incredible stories celebrate the courage, persistence and ingenuity of the men who found themselves 'in the drink' and those who saved them.…mehr
The RAF's Air Sea Rescue Service saved thousands of RAF, Commonwealth and Allied airmen between 1939 and 1945. This fascinating account draws on first-hand interviews, photographs and official documents to reveal some of its most dramatic missions in northwest Europe, the Mediterranean and the Far East. Those shot down at sea faced terrifying dangers, from weather extremes to enemy fighters, and rescue by airborne or seaborne craft was fraught with difficulty. These incredible stories celebrate the courage, persistence and ingenuity of the men who found themselves 'in the drink' and those who saved them.
Graham Pitchfork MBE served in the RAF for 36 years and was a Director of Military Intelligence at the Ministry of Defence. He is the author of many books including Shot Down and in the Drink and Shot Down and on the Run.
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Foreword Abbreviations Author's Note Part One: The Air Sea Rescue Organization 1 Background 2 Early Wartime Organization 3 Aircrew Training 4 Survival Equipment 5 Location Aids Part Two: Northwest Europe 6 Rescue Craft 7 The First Three Years 8 Battle of The Atlantic 9 The Bomber Offensive 10 Return to Europe Part Three: Mediterranean and West Africa 11 The Early Years 12 Invasion of Sicily and Italy 13 The Italian and Balkans campaign 14 West Africa Part Four: India and The Far East 15 Air Sea Rescue Organization 16 Rescues Epilogue Bibliography Author's Acknowledgements Picture Acknowledgements Index
Foreword Abbreviations Author's Note Part One: The Air Sea Rescue Organization 1 Background 2 Early Wartime Organization 3 Aircrew Training 4 Survival Equipment 5 Location Aids Part Two: Northwest Europe 6 Rescue Craft 7 The First Three Years 8 Battle of The Atlantic 9 The Bomber Offensive 10 Return to Europe Part Three: Mediterranean and West Africa 11 The Early Years 12 Invasion of Sicily and Italy 13 The Italian and Balkans campaign 14 West Africa Part Four: India and The Far East 15 Air Sea Rescue Organization 16 Rescues Epilogue Bibliography Author's Acknowledgements Picture Acknowledgements Index
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