Sunderland Squadrons of World War 2 (Osprey Combat Aircraft 19)

The elegant Sunderland was the RAF's staple maritime patrol aircraft throughout WW2. Crucial in the Battle of the Atlantic, the Sunderland was instrumental in defeating the U-Boat menace which threatened to starve the UK into submission. Nicknamed the Flying Porcupine due to its heavy armoury of 14 guns, the Sunderland proved an immediate success in battle. Aside from its worldwide use with the RAF, it saw action with the RAAF, RNZAF and RCAF. This is the first book devoted to the Sunderland's WW2 service to be published in over a decade. Specially commissioned scale drawings and 40 original artworks. Detailed text, with crews explaining their combat experience. This is the first volume to be published on this aircraft in over a decade. With more colour artwork than any other volume on the Sunderland. An extra 16 pages. About the Author Jon Lake's most recent work for Osprey was the well-received Combat Aircraft volume on the Blenheim. Jon Lake is one of Britains leading journalists and historians, and secretary of the Freelance Aviation Journalists Association. About the Illustrator An airbrush artist with years of experience, Chris Davey has become Osprey's principal illustrator of RAF aircraft, having produced the profiles for over a dozen books since 1994. His most recent work includeds Aces 27 and 30, and Combat AIrcraft 14 and 19. He is particularly adept at 'big' aircraft like the Halifax and Sunderland. 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A crucial 'player' in the Battle of the Atlantic, it was instrumental in defeating the U-Boat menace which threatened to starve the UK into submission in 1941-42. Heavily armed (it was nicknamed the 'Flying Porcupine' due to its 14 machine guns), the Mk 1 entered service in June 1938, and proved to be an immediate success. Later versions boasted more powerful engines, turret guns, radar and additional fuel capacity. Aside from its global use by the RAF, it also saw employment with the RAAF, RNZAF, RCAF and Free French air force. Some 749 were eventually built, and by 1945 no fewer than 28 squadrons were flying them. This book details the Sunderland's service in all theatres of World War 2, as well as outlining its postwar service The elegant Sunderland was the RAF's staple maritime patrol aircraft throughout World War II (1939-1945). Crucial in the Battle of the Atlantic, the Sunderland was instrumental in defeating the U-Boat menace which threatened to starve the UK into submission. Nicknamed the Flying Porcupine due to its heavy armoury of 14 guns, the Sunderland proved an immediate success in battle. Aside from its worldwide use with the RAF, it saw action with the RAAF, RNZAF and RCAF. This is the first book devoted to the Sunderland's WW2 service to be published in over a decade. Between the wars, the RAF relied on a succession of ungainly looking biplane flying boats for maritime patrol duties, though their role tended to be as much about colonial policing, 'showing the flag' and anti-piracy patrols, as it was about Fleet co-operation and anti-submarine warfare. Beretter om engelske Sunderland-flyvebådsenheder, der under 2. verdenskrig rekognoscerede og bekæmpede tyske u-både i Atlanterhavet