This volume covers 19th - 25th August, a rarely covered part of the Battle where both sides regrouped before clashing in big combats on both 24th and 25th. The RAF lost several aces during this period as the Luftwaffe began to dominate the skies over south-east England. Also covered is 1 (RCAF) Squadron's disastrous debut when its pilots shot down a Blenheim in error on their first operational sortie. Volume Six contains: Over 150 original wartime photos, approximately 20 combat maps, 7 specially commissioned combat scenes by Piotr Forkasiewicz, one of the worlds leading digital aviation artists, 4 new colour profiles.
This volume covers 19-25 August, a rarely considered part of the Battle of Britain in which both sides regrouped before clashing in major combat on the 24th and 25th. The RAF lost several flying aces during this period as the Luftwaffe began to dominate the skies over south-east England. It also covers the disastrous debut of 1 (RCAF) Squadron when its pilots mistakenly shot down a Bristol 'Blenheim' bomber on its first operational sortie.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Parry, Simon W.
Title
Battle of Britain Combat Archive. Band 6: 19 August - 25 August 1940
Details
English text, paperback, more than 150 bw-photos, 7 colour illustrations by Piotr Forkasiewicz, 4 colour profiles, 20 colour maps, large format. 128 pages.
