Air War Over Greece 1940-1950

Victor Flintham

Following the Italian invasion of Greece in October 1940, the RAF deployed three squadrons of Bristol Blenheim light bombers & a squadron of Gloster Gladiators, to assist the Greek defenders. The fear among the Allies was that with Greece in Axis hands, enemy supply lines to North Africa would be significantly shortened, threatening the Allied position there & in the Middle East. By the time Germany joined the invasion in April 1941, both the RAF & FAA had committed more squadrons & been joined by army units, but they were soon overwhelmed, retreating to Crete, from where they were evicted in May 1941. For the next three years the RAF & FAA attacked Axis forces on Crete, mainland Greece & in the Aegean with mixed success. Richly illustrated with detailed maps & rare & previously unpublished photographs, 'Air War Over Greece 1940-1950' examines in unique detail a neglected corner of military aviation history.

Author(s): Flintham, Victor
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 30/01/2026
Pagination: 272 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Fonthill Media
Published By: Fonthill Media
Book Classification: Air forces & warfare
Dimensions: 234x156
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ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781036151058