Swordfish
The Sensational True Story of the Daring British Raid that Changed Naval Aviation Forever
$24.37
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
16 February 2027
Summary
In November 1940, Britain stood alone against the Axis powers. The nation could not afford to lose control of the Mediterranean, yet the Royal Navy was already stretched thin by the U-boat war and the threat of invasion. On the night of 11 November, 42 members of the Fleet Air Arm took off in 21 obsolete ‘Swordfish’ biplanes, launched from HMS Illustrious. Their target was the Italian fleet anchorage at Taranto.
Pressing home their attack through intense anti-aircraft fire an…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399643474 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1399643479 |
| Author: | David Wragg |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 16 February 2027 |
| Weight: | 200g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 128mm x 196mm |
| Series: | W&N Military |
You Can Find This Book In
Critics Review
A pacy and informative read … Uses the reports of the air crew involved to good effect * Military Illustrated *
David Wragg
A former contributor to THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH and THE SPECTATOR, David Wragg is the author of some twenty books on aviation and naval history, of which eight have been published abroad.
His books include:
- JANE’S AIR FORCES OF THE WORLD (2003)
- THE FLEET AIR ARM HANDBOOK 1939-45 (Sutton, 2001 and 2003)
- CARRIER COMBAT (Sutton, 1997 and The Naval Institute Press, USA)
- WINGS OVER THE SEA (David & Charles, 1979 and ARCO, USA)
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.