The Battle of Heligoland Bight 1939 : the Royal Air Force and the Luftwaffe's baptism of fire

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Presents the story of the first British bombing raid of World War II. Abstract: Presents the story of the first British bombing raid of the Second World War, of why Bomber Command flew by night and of the Wellington Mk 1A are all closely linked together. This title tells the dramatic history of the plane, its crew, the German opposition they encountered and the battles they fought. Read more... Content: Preface / by Group Captain P.I. Harris, DFC -- Introduction to Vickers Wellington Mk 1A "R for Robert" -- 1. A very good cottage on the foundations of a castle -- 2. La drôle de guerre -- 3. 149 (East India) Squadron, Mildenhall -- 4. The Battle of Heligoland Bight -- 5. Blood, toil, tears and sweat -- 6. Hidden away for all time -- Appendix A: Personal recollections of the Battle of Heligoland Bight -- Appendix B: Memories of peace / by C.G. Grey -- Appendix C: The Marienkäfer (Lady-Bug) Squadron / by Wolfgang Falck -- Appendix D: Claims and losses -- Vickers Wellington Mk III cutaway drawing with key -- Glossary.