Author: [Pudney, John],
Title: THE AIR BATTLE OF MALTA.
Description: HMSO, London, 1944, 1st edn., paperback original, 95pp, numerous half tone photo ills. and maps in text, large format (9 x 7 inches approx.), stapled photo pictorial wrappers, the official account of the RAF in Malta, June 1940 to November 1942, when the island was under siege to the Italians and later the Germans, under constant air bombardment the relief supplies by sea were likewise under attack, how the initial flight of Gladiators was eventually supplemented by Hurricanes and Spitfires ferried in by carrier and how the Maltese and the Allies, with all essential supplies rationed, eventually turned defence into offence, ills. include Ohio (Operation Pedestal), HMS Argus, Ark Royal, Gladiator, Hurricane, Spitfire, Blenheim, Wellington, airfields at Luqa, Takali, etc., lightly rubbed at spine, edges tanned, staples a little rusted, very good plus,

Keywords: war ww2 hmso raf malta siege italy cant macchi gladiator faith hope charity hms argus renown ark royal blenheim sm84 spitfire hurricane ohio wellington luqa takali grand harbour valetta


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