This superb book exposes and illustrates the firing positions of 21 wartime aircraft and shows the gunners' turrets in which so many young airmen fought and died. Also featured are first-hand stories from veteran gunners that describe in spirited detail what it was like to fly in and fight from classic aircraft such as: Avro Lancaster; Handley Page Halifax; Fairey Battle; Boulton Paul Defiant; Bristol Blenheim; Junkers Ju88; Messerschmitt Me410; Messerschmitt Bf110; Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress; Boeing B-29 Superfortress; Douglas A-20 Havoc; Grumman BF Avenger; Catalina Flying Boat; and Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik. The author, Donald Nijboer is the author of 2005's bestselling "Graphic War". The experience of each aircraft is described by veteran gunners who flew in them. show more
Original, high quality photographs and artwork to illustrate the business ends of 37 WWII combat aircraft... a winner.--Vic Johnson"Airforce" (01/01/2002) show more
Rating details
14 ratings
4.29 out of 5 stars
5
36% (5)
4
57% (8)
3
7% (1)
2
0% (0)
1
0% (0)
Book ratings by Goodreads
Goodreads is the world's largest site for readers with over 50 million reviews. We're featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book.
Close
X
{"bd_js_shop":"Shop","bd_js_too_long_for_shipping_label":"Sorry, that's too long for our shipping labels","bd_js_too_long":"Sorry, that's too long","bd_js_could_not_find_address_try_again":"Sorry, we couldn't find the address. Please try again","bd_saving_percent_off":"{0}%<br>off","bd_js_total_basket_count":"{0, plural, one {You have <b><span class='item-count'>1</span> <span class='item-text'>item</span></b> in your basket} other {You have <b><span class='item-count'>#</span> <span class='item-text'>items</span></b> in your basket}}","bd_js_total_cost":"Total cost: <b class='pink-text big total'>{0}</b>","bd_js_show_less":"show less","bd_js_item_added_to_your_basket":"Item added to your basket","bd_link_prefix":"","bd_js_unable_get_address_enter_manually":"Sorry, we are unable to get the address. Please enter manually:","bd_js_keep_typing_to_refine_search_results":"Keep typing to refine the search results","bd_js_top_categories":"Top Categories","bd_price_save":"Save {0}","bd_js_name_only_letters":"Sorry, full name can only contain letters","bd_js_show_more":"show more","bd_js_enter_valid_email_address":"Please enter a valid email address","bd_js_enter_address_manually":"Enter address manually","bd_js_more_categories":"More Categories","bd_js_continue_shopping":"Continue Shopping","bd_js_account_and_help":"Account & Help","bd_js_basket_checkout":"Basket / Checkout","bd_add_to_basket":"Add to basket","bd_js_enter_first_last_name":"Please enter a first and last name","bd_js_please_enter_your":"Please enter your"}
