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Informationen zum Autor Donald Nijboer lives in Toronto, Canada and has written about World War II aviation for Osprey since 2009. His books include Cockpit: An Illustrated History of World War II Aircraft Interiors , Gunner: An Illustrated History of World War II Aircraft Turrets and Gun Positions , Cockpits of the Cold War and Graphic War – The Secret Aviation Drawings and Illustrations of World War Two , published by the Boston Mills Press. He has also written articles for Flight Journal , Aviation History and Aeroplane Monthly . Mark Postlethwaite was born in Leicestershire in 1964 and has developed a lifelong passion for aviation history. He first worked as a photographer before turning his attention solely to artwork, and is now highly regarded in his field for the quality and accuracy of his work. He became the youngest elected member of the Guild of Aviation Artists in 1991. Mark is a valued Osprey artist and has contributed to more than 100 of its books. Klappentext This is the story of the Royal Canadian Air Force's No 126 Wing, part of the 2nd Tactical Air Force. As the most successful fighter combat wing on the continent of Europe during World War 2, the highly mobile No 126 Wing was also one of the greatest fighting machines in history. The success of No 126 Wing began before the D-Day landings and through operations at Falaise Gap, Operation Market Garden, the winter offensive in the Ardennes, and crossing the Rhine into Germany. Donald Nijboer examines the wing's operations chapter by chapter, demonstrating how the five squadrons of Spitfires of No 126 Wing were self-sufficient in everything they did and how, after the Normandy landings, the ground forces could not move without this valuable support. Squadron and ace biographies and stunning artwork bring this fascinating book to life. Formed in July 1943, and exclusively equipped with Spitfires as part of the RAF's 2nd Tactical Air Force, No 126 Wing's mandate was to carry out air-to-air combat and ground attack sorties in direct support of the British and Canadian armies once they landed on the continent. Zusammenfassung The success of No 126 Wing began before the D-Day landings and through operations at Falaise Gap, Operation Market Garden, the winter offensive in the Ardennes, and crossing the Rhine into Germany. Donald Nijboer examines the wing's operations chapter by chapter, demonstrating how the five squadrons of Spitfires of No 126 Wing were self-sufficient in everything they did and how, after the Normandy landings, the ground forces could not move without this valuable support. Squadron and ace biographies and stunning artwork bring this fascinating book to life. Inhaltsverzeichnis INTRODUCTION CHAPTER ONE FORMATION, D-DAY, BREAKOUT CHAPTER TWO MARKET GARDEN AND RAIL INTERDICTION CHAPTER THREE BODENPLATTE AND MARCH ON THE RHINE CHAPTER FOUR CROSSING THE RHINE APPENDICES COLOUR PLATES COMMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX ...
