Table of Contents

Foreword - by Group Captain Michael Neville CBEIntroduction - by Owen Clark1 Born in Yorkshire - UK 2 Corps Squadron - Salonika 3 Now we are here - Russia 4 We might as well stay - Russia 5 Empire Squadron - Egypt and Sudan 6 Taking on the Italians - East Africa 7 Second class aeroplanes, first class performance - North Africa 8 Go in and sink, Torbeaus - Tunisia 9 Desperate action - The Aegean 10 New aeroplanes, new enemy - Far East 11 Peace, what peace? Continued action - Java Endnotes Appendix 1: No. 47 Squadron AircraftAppendix 2: No. 47 Squadron BasesAppendix 3: No. 47 Roll of honourAuthor's Note and Sources Index

About the Author

Owen Clark is a Chartered Surveyor specialising in corporate property. His interest in 47 Squadron comes from his father, a Second World War wireless operator/air gunner who later joined 47 Squadron and flew during the Berlin Air Lift. Owen lives in Norfolk, with his wife, Sarah.

Reviews

This is an excellent example of a unit history…Recommended.
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