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
Description
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.
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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