Author: GIBSON Wing Commander Guy
Title: Enemy Coast Ahead. With an Introduction by Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris. IN FULL THEMED MOROCCO
Description: Michael Joseph,, [1946]. 8vo., First Edition, with fine portrait frontispiece and photographic front endpapers; attractively bound in full navy blue crushed morocco, sides with gilt frame border, back with raised bands, second and fourth compartments lettered and ruled in gilt, all other compartments tooled in gilt with propeller motif, gilt top, hand-made endpapers, marker ribbon, a most attractive copy ideal as a gift or for presentation. Gibson's own account of his exploits in Bomber Command and a WWII RAF classic, culminating in his account of the 'Dambusters' raid. It contains a ROH of the pilots and crews who flew with him in 83 Squadron, 106 Squadron and the immortal 617 Squadron. The frontispiece reproduces the well-known studio portrait of Gibson by Gordon Anthony; the front endpapers carry the famous 'before and after' aerial photographs of the Mohne dam. Enser, p.65; Mulholland & Jordan, G20.

Keywords: aviation, ww2, wwii, raf, royal air force, bomber command, guy gibson, dambusters, 83 squadron, 106 squadron, 617 squadron


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