Lancaster/Dambusters (1 Viewer)

[Rob]

To coincide with both the new Dambusters film and the unveiling of the new Bomber Command memorial in Green Park London in the next few months, two new books are on the horizon. James Holland who wrote an enjoyable history of the Battle of Britain releases 'Dambusters' on 10th May (just preordered this) and Martin Bowman releases 'The Lancaster- reaping the whirlwind' on the 1st May. This is meant to be the authoratitive guide to the aircraft,with chapters on the Dambusters, Battle of Britain memorial flight etc ,Sounds good.

Also just ordered D Day and the Battle for Normandy (Simon Trew) Ian Fleming's Commandos ( Nicolas Rankin) and The Stones of London (Leo Hollis) (History of twelve of London's most famous buildings)

Rob

 

[uksubs]

To coincide with both the new Dambusters film and the unveiling of the new Bomber Command memorial in Green Park London in the next few months, two new books are on the horizon. James Holland who wrote an enjoyable history of the Battle of Britain releases 'Dambusters' on 10th May (just preordered this) and Martin Bowman releases 'The Lancaster- reaping the whirlwind' on the 1st May. This is meant to be the authoratitive guide to the aircraft,with chapters on the Dambusters, Battle of Britain memorial flight etc ,Sounds good.

Also just ordered D Day and the Battle for Normandy (Simon Trew) Ian Fleming's Commandos ( Nicolas Rankin) and The Stones of London (Leo Hollis) (History of twelve of London's most famous buildings)
Rob[/QUOT

Thank for the intell Rob , there a lot of book out at the moment on 617
sq and don't forget they also sunk the Tirpitz pocket battleship make for great reading .I've just got Ian Fleming book on 30 commandos this week mate in the Amazon sell. There a second book out on 30 Commandos worth reading Rob +a war film witch came out last year with getting think Mitch has seen it as well

 

[Mitch]

Rob..

Just pre-ordered these books and, I believe there are more coming out to coincide with the memorial opening. The film about the formation of 30 commando the age of heroes was a very good film with Danny dyre and sean can't recal his surname!!!

Well worth getting
Mitch

 

[Rob]

Rob..

Just pre-ordered these books and, I believe there are more coming out to coincide with the memorial opening. The film about the formation of 30 commando the age of heroes was a very good film with Danny dyre and sean can't recal his surname!!!

Well worth getting
Mitch

Thanks Mitch, sounds good.

The opening of the memorial sounds like it is approaching fast, maybe May/June. Am hoping to go up there for it but doubt I will get too near , it will probably be press and top brass only.

Rob

 

[Mitch]

Rob..

I think your right it will be best places for those who just like to be seen at these events. I am looking forward to visiting. well overdue, and looks like it will be a superb memorial for our brave pilots and crews
Mitch

Thanks Mitch, sounds good.

The opening of the memorial sounds like it is approaching fast, maybe May/June. Am hoping to go up there for it but doubt I will get too near , it will probably be press and top brass only.

Rob

 

[Rob]

Rob..

I think your right it will be best places for those who just like to be seen at these events. I am looking forward to visiting. well overdue, and looks like it will be a superb memorial for our brave pilots and crews
Mitch

Well overdue indeed Mitch. If I can't get near on the day I'll go back and get pics.

Rob

 

[waynepoo]

I have a feeling you blokes would have already read this Great book "BOMBER COMMAND'' by Max Hastings, I highly recommend it if you have not.
Cheers.
Waynepoo.

 

[uksubs]

On a side note I read in my local paper that there going to have a memorial to the people of Reading who died in the bombing of WW2 witch I lost family members

 

[Mitch]

That would be a fitting tribute
Mitch

On a side note I read in my local paper that there going to have a memorial to the people of Reading who died in the bombing of WW2 witch I lost family members