The RAF lost 55000 out of 125000 aircrew on bombing missions. In June 1942 it launched 1000 bomber raids on Nazi Germany and became the technology leader in air warfare with tech that far surpassed the Norton bombsight. It was not crewed by arisyo toffs. It was a young force (1918) crewed mainly by middle class and working class Brits plus thousands of Australians, Canadians, New Zealanders, Poles, South Africans and others.
Do, why does Masters of the Air go out of its way to disrespect Britain and the RAF? The story of the 100th Bomb Group and the 8th Air Force is s monumental story that does not need to denigrate it's allies to score some cheap shot. The bombing campaign was a team effort and all the young men involved should be treated with the respect they deserve.
Do, why does Masters of the Air go out of its way to disrespect Britain and the RAF? The story of the 100th Bomb Group and the 8th Air Force is s monumental story that does not need to denigrate it's allies to score some cheap shot. The bombing campaign was a team effort and all the young men involved should be treated with the respect they deserve.