Bomber Intelligence by W.E. Jones

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Title: Bomber Intelligence by W.E. Jones 
Summary: Bomber Intelligence: 103, 150, 166, 170 Squadrons. Operations and Techniques, 1942–45 is a memoir and operational history by William E. Jones, published in 1983. Jones served as an intelligence officer with RAF bomber squadrons flying Handley Page Halifax, Vickers Wellington, and Avro Lancaster aircraft during World War II. The book covers his experiences with Nos. 103, 150, 166, and 170 Squadrons between 1942 and 1945. 
Main themes
The role of bomber intelligence 
Explains how intelligence officers briefed aircrews before missions and debriefed them afterward. 
Describes gathering information on enemy defences, target conditions, weather, navigation aids, and bombing accuracy. 
RAF Bomber Command operations 
Provides a first-hand account of the night bombing campaign against Germany. 
Shows how operational planning evolved as technology and tactics improved. 
Navigation and target-finding 
Discusses the use of radar, radio-navigation systems, target markers, and pathfinder techniques. 
Examines the constant struggle to locate targets accurately at night and in poor weather. 
Electronic warfare 
Covers British efforts to counter German radar and defences. 
Describes radio and radar countermeasures, deception methods, and technological innovations that improved bomber survivability. 
Life in Bomber Command 
Gives insight into squadron life, morale, losses, and the pressures faced by aircrews. 
Highlights the heavy casualty rates and the psychological burden of repeated operations.
Author: W.E. Jones
Publisher: Midland Counties Publication. Leicester
Year Published: 1983
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding type: Hardcover
ISBN: 0904597385
Dimensions: 21cm x 15cm 
Notes: Inscription from previous owner on contents page
SKU: VSS / 268 / G / 7428 / 5709
Condition 
Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Handling marks, marks, fading to spine
Book condition: Handling marks, marks, toning
Binding: Intact
Pages: 304 page
 
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