Bankstown to Berlin with 451 (R.A.A.F.) Squadron 1941 - 1946
Sydney: The Committee of the 451 (R.A.A.F.) Squadron Association, 1996. Quarto, staple-bound, spine covered with black tape, illustrated printed wrappers, 120 pp.; illustrated with black-and-white photographs, maps, sketches and Operations Record Book sheets throughout; some squadron art included. Corners of covers a little bumped, slight foxing on back cover, faded price sticker on back cover; otherwise a near-fine copy. One of a limited edition of 350 copies. An account the Royal Australian Air Force's No. 451 Squadron and their experiences during World War Two. The Squadron, founded in Bankstown, NSW, was stationed for three years in the Middle East, including Edku in Egypt, fought at Tobruk and then was stationed in Corsica at the forefront line of defence against the Luftwaffe. In 1944 they moved to Britain then went to Germany as part of the British occupation forces. Historian Leonard Barton's vivid account of the Squadron's experiences was written as an unfunded contribution to The Committee of the 451 (R.A.A.F.) Squadron Association thus enabling the Association to record their story for posterity. Item #4507
Price (AUD): $80.00