Flying to Victory: Raymond Collishaw and the Western Desert Campaign, 1940-1941

Flying to Victory: Raymond Collishaw and the Western Desert Campaign, 1940-1941

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Action & Adventure
Format Hardcover
Pages 296
Language English
Published Mar 30, 2017
Publisher University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN-10 0806155965
ISBN-13 9780806155968
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Raymond Collishaw, a Canadian-born flying ace, emerged as a pivotal figure during the Western Desert Campaign of 1940-1941. With a career that spanned nearly three decades in Britain's air forces, his contributions to aerial warfare became legendary. This narrative chronicles his daring exploits and strategic acumen in the sky, emphasizing the challenges faced by airmen in one of World War II's most formidable battlegrounds.

Michael Bechthold delves into the complexities of Collishaw's experiences, painting a vivid picture of the war's intensity and the evolution of aerial tactics. The story not only highlights Collishaw’s exceptional skills and innovative approaches but also explores the broader implications of his actions in shaping the air campaign in North Africa.

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