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Heroes of Coastal Command The RAF's maritime war 1939 - 1945 The RAF's Maritime War 1939 - 1945 makes the reader think again about the RAF’s maritime arm, Coastal Command, which was established in 1936. Often working alone and unsupported, undertaking long patrols out over opens seas, Coastal Command bred a special kind of airman. Including individuals such as Lieutenant Commander Roger Morewood MID, who was born in Worthing. Author Andrew Bird, “I knew some of these men for a brief period in the 1990’s when I began talking to British, Canadian, Australian and American veterans of Coastal Command’s war. Years later, as I began to write, it occurred to me, that I should from the start, set down my aim and the parameters I have given myself. Above all, this is meant to be a compelling narrative history of a few participants of the most neglected Royal Air Force command in the historiography of the Second World War – Coastal Command. It is one that can be easily read and digested, and
hopefully enjoyed, yet which brings together my own research on the subjects. The aim is not to just write their military history, but also the social and political and economic history too. Their individual stories will be illustrative of the experience of war and the conduits to explaining the bigger picture of Coastal Command’s operational sphere” Heroes of Coastal Command is available to buy for £25.00. Contact Pen & Sword Books 01226 734267 or visit www.pen-and-sword.co.uk.
Win a signed copy of Heroes of Coastal Command To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: What year was Coastal Command established a) 1920 b) 1945 c) 1936 Send your answer and contact details to: Heroes of Coastal Command Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 29th February 2020. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.
