The gripping true story of one of the deadliest roles of World War II.
About the Book
Nicknamed ‘Tail-end Charlies,’ air gunners faced staggering odds, with fewer than one in three surviving their missions.
Who were these unsung heroes of the air forces? Why was their role so deadly? And what was it like to see a Messerschmitt hurtling towards you as you tried to fight them off and protect the rest of your crew?
Chaz Bowyer draws on a wealth of personal recollections from the USAAF, RAAF, and RAF to provide a remarkably detailed account of these courageous men. This poignant and gripping narrative brings to life the vital yet perilous role they played in the strategic bomber offensive of the Second World War. Bowyer also explores how the role of the air gunner evolved, tracing its origins back to the infancy of military aviation in World War I
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