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Stirlings in Action with the Airborne Forces - Air Support For Special Forces and Resistance Operations During WWII - cover

Stirlings in Action with the Airborne Forces - Air Support For Special Forces and Resistance Operations During WWII

Dennis Williams

Publisher: Pen & Sword Aviation

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Summary

This is the history of two RAF squadrons who shared many tasks during WWII. Although there was a healthy rivalry between personnel serving on 190 and 620 Squadrons, there was also a deep sense of camaraderie that forged bonds between them.
Available since: 07/15/2008.
Print length: 256 pages.

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