Enemy Coast Ahead

Author: Guy Gibson Series: Bomber crews

Originally published in 1946. This is the true story of Bomber Command by one of its most dashing leaders.

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Originally published in 1946. This is the true story of Bomber Command by one of its most dashing leaders.

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In this book, Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC writes affectionately about his beloved aircrews, describing in great detail the nightly drama of the bomber squadrons searching out their targets in the dangerous skies over Nazi Germany.'

About the Author

Guy Gibson joined the RAF in 1936, and by 1942 was a Wing Commander in Bomber Command leading his squadron on raids on major German targets. He was awarded the VC for his gallantry and inspiring leadership on the Dambuster raid in May 1943 before being shot down and killed while flying a Mosquito of the Pathfinder Force.
Air Marshal Sir Harold Martin flew on the legendary 'Dambuster Raid' of May 1943.