Operation Colossus: The First British Airborne Raid of World War II

The actions inspired British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to demand his army train 5,000 paratroopers. Patterson details the selection of the training cadre and the initial soldiers (all volunteers) who formed the first operational unit-designated as X Troop-for the mission described in this boo...

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Published in:Air power history 2021-06, Vol.68 (2), p.57-58
Main Author: Ellis, Steven D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerial photography
Aircraft
World War II
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Summary:The actions inspired British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to demand his army train 5,000 paratroopers. Patterson details the selection of the training cadre and the initial soldiers (all volunteers) who formed the first operational unit-designated as X Troop-for the mission described in this book. Aside from the references to the use of Whitleys as transports and the value of aerial photography, or the lack thereof, aviation enthusiasts will find little of interest.
ISSN:1044-016X