By Peter Lush

ISBN-10: 1910690244

ISBN-13: 9781910690246

In what has been defined as ‘the maximum raid of them all’, Operation Chariot observed heavy destruction of the enemy-occupied port of St Nazaire via British forces. Winged Chariot examines the position that the RAF performed in this epic raid on twenty eighth March 1942. With specialize in the making plans and activities of the operation, Peter Lush explores the 3 capabilities conducted by means of the RAF; the sweeping of the Bay of Biscay, the diversionary raid and keeping the taking flight survivors. He additionally outlines the significance of the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit to the raid and the advance of the Bomber and Coastal instructions relatively during the sorties flown by means of Coastal Command days earlier than the assault began. The e-book additionally highlights the tragedy that happened for the RAF, whilst diversionary raids have been conducted in very unlikely stipulations; leading to the lack of plane throughout Yorkshire and within the Channel. Lush examines no matter if this may were avoided if the RAF had now not been marginalized through the making plans strategy of Operation Chariot. With the seventy fifth anniversary of the operation in 2017, this well timed and supreme account written by way of a professional who has collated over 40 years worthy of study is a vital paintings for all these drawn to army aviation, really throughout the moment global War.

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