Guy Gibson

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By Geoff Simpson

Summary

This biography offers a fresh perspective on Guy Gibson, a famed and sometimes controversial Second World War airman. It explores his challenging upbringing and formative years at St Edward's School, Oxford, before detailing his remarkable RAF career. Central to the narrative is his leadership in founding No 617 Squadron and leading the legendary attack on the dams of western Germany. The book also investigates the debated circumstances of his untimely death, exploring various theories, and reflects on his enduring legacy as a British hero nearly seven decades later.
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Recommended for readers interested in military history, biographies of war heroes, and Second World War aviation enthusiasts.

A brand new profile of one of the most controversial airmen of WWII. A lively evocation of one of the most dramatic periods of military history. Charts the life of a much decorated, highly praised young pilot, who paid the ultimate price for his heroism.

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A new assessment of the life of one of the most famous and controversial airmen of the Second World War, this book covers Guy Gibson's sometimes troubled upbringing and the impact on him of his time at St Edward's School, Oxford. In particular, the story of his career in the RAF is relayed, including his stunning leadership achievement in creating No 617 Squadron and leading its attack on the dams of western Germany. The much discussed circumstances of his unnecessary death and the theories which have grown up around it are examined, as well as his legacy - he remains a great British hero almost 70 years after his death in a world utterly different to the one he knew. AUTHOR: Geoff Simpson is a writer and journalist who has studied the RAF in the Second World War for many years. He has written a number of books on the subject, as well as lecturing and broadcasting. He also leads battlefield tours in southern England, visiting sites associated with the Battle of Britain. Geoff is a Trustee of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, a member of the RAF Historical Society and a former Council member of the Friends of the Imperial War Museum.

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"A new analysis of the enigmatic, complex and controversial Gibson's life and death." – Toy Soldier & Model Figure
"Excellent account of one of the most celebrated VC heroes." – Victoria Cross Society

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399077354

Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pen & Sword Aviation

Illustration: 16 black and white illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Geoff Simpson History & Archaeology History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Political Biographies

About the Author

Geoff Simpson is a writer and journalist who has studied the RAF in the Second World War for many years. He has written a number of books on the subject, as well as lecturing and broadcasting. He also leads battlefield tours in southern England, visiting sites associated with the Battle of Britain. Geoff is a Trustee of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, a member of the RAF Historical Society and a former Council member of the Friends of the Imperial War Museum.