Lancaster Down - The Extraordinary Tale of Seven Young Airmen at War

London: Bounty, 2007. An As New copy in pictorial laminated boards with a dustjacket which has a close repaired tear and a stain (not visible to front) and is price clipped. 215 pages. 27 illustrations. Over 55,000 men from Bomber Command lost their lives in World War II. On one raid alone, Nuremburg in March 1944, more airmen lost their lives than were lost in the Battle of Britain. Historytells of nations of these men, mobilised to answer their country's call, fighting for ideals, living, dying, possibly returning home. One such man was Arthur Darlow, grandfather of the author, who was a pilot of a Lancaster crew in 405 RCAF Squadron, made up of British and Canadians. They were one of the legions of RAF bomber crews that took the offensive against Germany or most of the war. Their story, vividly recreated by Stephen Darlow is a special one. B4B. Hard Cover. As New/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.