The Aussie navigator ( James Cassidy DFC*) with Currie's crew later flew his second tour with 550 Squadron.įlying Into Hell: The Bomber Command Offensive as Recorded by the Crews Themselves Mel Rolfe: ISBN-13: 978-1906502096, Publisher: Grub Street ()
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Lancaster Target Jack Currie: ISBN: 978-0907579281, Publisher: Goodall Publicationsĭescribed as one of the best three books about life in Bomber Command during World War II, Lancaster Target is the story of one crew's fight to survive a full tour of operations in the night skies of wartime Europe.įlying Lancaster bombers from RAF Wickenby (626 Squadron) in Lincolnshire between 19, Currie chronicles the life and death struggles against flak, night fighters and perilous weather with clarity and feeling, whilst capturing the `live for the moment' spirit of off-duty escapades. A newly published book (3 Sept 2009) and receiving excellent reviews. Lancaster: The Second World War's Greatest Bomber Leo McKinstry: ISBN: 978-0719523533, Publisher: John Murray (Sep 2009)Ī history of an iconic plane. Lancaster: The Second World War's Greatest Bomber URL PA995, BQ-V, The Vulture Strikes: Failed to return from it's 101st sortie.Įxcellent chapters on each of the planes in the book, with crew lists of all operations flown by each plane and stories and many photographs of the planes and their crews (then and now). Retired from operational flying The Phantom now lives again as the BBMF Lancaster. Also of S/L Caldow and crew in 1944 and again in the 1990's, the last crew to fly this plane on operations. Franks, 2005, ISBM 978-1904943099, Publisher: Grub Street (Jul 2005)Īs is clear from the title, the stories of Lancasters that carried out more than 100 missions.įeatured in the book are three 550 Squadron Lancasters:ĮD905, BQ-F, Fox: Retired from operational flying.ĮE139, BQ-B, The Phanton of the Ruhr: Pictures J C Hutcheson crew at the time of BQ-B 100th operation.
Ton-up Lancs: A Photographic Record of the Thirty-five RAF Lancasters That Each Completed One Hundred Sorties Norman L.R. The cost is £16 for the book and £8 for post and packing costs (that's inclusive from Australia to individuals in the UK).Ĭontact Gary Brooks on the 550 Facebook page, or email this site and the message will be forwarded to Gary The arrangements for ordering the Edgar Pickles book are as follows:Ī bulk order is being made to save individuals paying the Aus $ shipping rate which is very expensive, so a box of books will be packed and despatched by John Arnold and sent directly to Gary Brooks for onward despatch in the UK. "I'll be back for breakfast: the life of war hero Edgar Pickles DFC and Bar" Di Websdale-Morrissey, 2021 Or an order form just for the book is available here: The Assocation newsletter (July 2017) contains the booking form for the 2017 Annual Reunion, and this includes a form to reserve/order copies of the book. (If, after sending a cheque, you have heard nothing after 3 weeks then contact Mike again to check on progress.) The cost of postage to other countries will be available on request.Ĭheques should be made out to "550 Squadron Association" and sent to Mike Leeman. £10 if collected from North Killingholme. £15 (inc P&P) for those that are posted within the UK. The story from the record and with added detail from veterans, and others FIVE FIFTY URLįIVE FIFTY: The Wartime Story of a Lancaster Squadron Patrick Otter, 2017Ģ66 pages, nearly 100 photographs, written by one of the leading authors of books on Bomber Command. There are literally hundreds of books written about RAF Bomber Command and the Lancaster: below are just a sample that make reference to, or have other connections with, 550 Squadron.