{"product_id":"b0gs4xrlmj","title":"The Day of the Typhoon: Flying with the Royal Air Force Tankbusters in Normandy (Untold Stories of WWII Aerial Warfare Book 2)","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘… uniquely successful in recreating the atmosphere of crew-room life, and the split-second reactions of combat …’ — Wing Commander Roland Beamont CBE, DSO and Bar, DFC and Bar, FRAeS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vividly authentic account of rocket Typhoon operations during Operation Overlord is essential reading for fans of …\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile much has been written about Hurricane and Spitfire pilots, the exploits of Typhoon squadrons are often overlooked. Yet, as this ground-attack pilot demonstrates, their actions provided vital air support and helped ensure the success of the Allied invasion of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Golley flew 73 missions with 245 Squadron over northern France, and his work provides an immediate, pilot’s-eye view of what it was like to fly this often-overlooked aircraft in the heat of battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Day of the Typhoon  captures the camaraderie of these men ‘moving up the line’ within a close-knit ground-support squadron that endured horrific losses, where young, hastily trained pilots were thrown into battle with little chance to learn from their mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘…a fine narrative.’  Combat   Report\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘As a war story it has few equals.’  Aviation   News\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘…compelling and rewarding reading.’  Air Pictorial\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":52759336026328,"sku":"YSL20106","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/3356\/2072\/files\/71FFPQChoBL._SY1500.jpg?v=1792638753","url":"https:\/\/www.bookmebay.com\/products\/b0gs4xrlmj","provider":"BookMebay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}