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OverviewThis book details the formation and problems encountered by wartime RAF Coastal Command, the personalities involved and in particular the opposition that A.M.Joubert faced in establishing a credible war machine against the odds, including the Air Staff! He knew that the establishment of a Coastal Command and the introduction of ASV radar and other technical advances was the only way to contain the U-Boat menace. The book: Explains the important part played by Bletchley Park in de-crypting the German W/T codes and U-Boat operational instruction messages. Details the development of ASV and Leigh Light for night operations. Documents the deployment of new heavy calibre weapons and depth-charges, and the American Mk 24 Acoustic Homing Torpedo and Sonobouys. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter G. DanceyPublisher: Galago Publishing Ltd Imprint: Galago Publishing Ltd Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 29.70cm ISBN: 9780946995752ISBN 10: 0946995753 Pages: 150 Publication Date: 27 February 2003 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |