MOSQUITO PATHFINDER: The Combat and Operations, Loss and Excavation of a WW2 Low-Level Target Marker

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Bomber Command faced mounting challenges as poor bombing results and heavy losses strained aircrews to their limits. The formation of the Pathfinders Force marked a turning point, introducing improved methods for finding and marking targets. The Mosquito, adopted by the Pathfinders, played a critical role in this evolution. Drawing from local memories, official records, and firsthand accounts, paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced by the men of 139 and later 627 Squadrons. Encapsulates the broader narrative of Bomber Command's evolving strategies and the heroism of its crews. Contains 33 mono illustrations.