The Anzac Squadron A History of No 461 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force 1942-1945
Carlisle, Australia: Hesperian Press, 1994. Octavo, illustrated printed wrappers, ix, 276 pp., illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs and maps. Spine and corners slightly rubbed, slight spotting on top of text block, very light foxing on leaf edges; otherwise a near-fine copy. First edition, scarce. This is an account of the experiences of the Royal Australian Air Force's No 461 Squadron, formed in Britain on Anzac Day, 1942. During the Second World War the Squadron spent three years piloting Sunderland flying-boats as they searched for Admiral Doenitz's U-Boats in the battle of the Atlantic, while at the same time being hunted by the Luftwaffe's Ju-88 fighters. Written by Norman Ashworth, who flew anti-submarine aircraft as well as Sunderlands during his time in the RAAF. Item #4452
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