Post by kb on Apr 13, 2012 12:44:21 GMT 12
I received 4 copies of Jenny Scott's book this morning. First impressions are very favourable. When I commented on a previous book and said it was high quality I think some people thought I was commenting on the contents rather than the physical book so this time I will be more careful. Hard cover and very well bound. 254 pages. The paper is matt and of medium quality.
The book appears to be a comprehensive history of 6 Squadron 1943 - 1945 starting with a list of 29 log books and other archives, a list of those killed on active service, a list of Dumbo Missions, correspondence relating to the establishment of the squadron followed by a comprensive day by day diary starting on Sunday 2 May 1943. The latter is interspersed with personal memoirs. There are lots of photos largely of a personal nature but including a shot of NZ4021, XX-X being hoisted aboard the U.S.S. Chandeleur which I may have seen before but never the less very interesting.
The Dumbo Mission detail is quite comprehensive giving Date, Captain, Type, Position and No saved which totalled 79.
After a quick skim in my lunch break I can't offer any more information except to say that it appears to be a priceless addition to RNZAF history.
The book appears to be a comprehensive history of 6 Squadron 1943 - 1945 starting with a list of 29 log books and other archives, a list of those killed on active service, a list of Dumbo Missions, correspondence relating to the establishment of the squadron followed by a comprensive day by day diary starting on Sunday 2 May 1943. The latter is interspersed with personal memoirs. There are lots of photos largely of a personal nature but including a shot of NZ4021, XX-X being hoisted aboard the U.S.S. Chandeleur which I may have seen before but never the less very interesting.
The Dumbo Mission detail is quite comprehensive giving Date, Captain, Type, Position and No saved which totalled 79.
After a quick skim in my lunch break I can't offer any more information except to say that it appears to be a priceless addition to RNZAF history.
