Undaunted

Undaunted is the second volume of Britain and the Commonwealth’s War in the Air 1939-45. It combines detailed studies into the tactics, techniques and technology that made British air power so effective, together with the personal accounts of the aircrew themselves. Undaunted includes chapters on air intelligence, photographic-reconnaissance and Special Duties operations. It then covers how the British Commonwealth Air Forces supported ground operations in the Western Desert, Italy, NW Europe, Burma and the SW Pacific. The book contains a number of chapters on the development of airborne forces from an air perspective and covers the use of air transport in support of General Slim’s operations in Burma. Undaunted concludes with poignant chapters on the ‘Guinea Pigs’, Prisoners of War, Air Sea Rescue and the efforts of aircrew to escape and evade when shot down. Exceptionally well-illustrated with over 150 photographs and 15 maps and diagrams, this book will undoubtedly appeal to the general reader, as well as the aficionado, who will find considerable new information.

"...a timely reminder of the close and important ties that endure to this day between the RAF and its sister services across the Commonwealth of nations. This important book is essential for any student of air warfare and is highly recommended." Flypast Magazine

"These two volumes are certainly a solid starting point for understanding the British and Commonwealth air war. They are splendidly illustrated throughout, and there are excellent maps. Each volume has a string of appendices giving the essential statistical and technical data for the air war for anyone curious to know more. No-one reading them could be left in doubt that the air effort, for all the misjudgements, mistakes, and deficiencies that are now evident, did contribute in multiple and significant ways to the overall victory of the Allied powers." The Critic

"..Strongly recommended.  If you feel that you deserve a late Xmas present, you cannot do better than this book and its Vol I companion.  They are remarkable value for money even at the publisher’s price." Journal of the RAF Historical Society #78