Bomber Command Books from Aviation Books Ltd.

03/09/2025

Steve Smith's latest volume is now available. This is a profusely-illustrated record of No. 149 (East India) Squadron's operations from RAF Methwold in 1944-45. Up to Steve's usual high standard, the book contains details of every operation in that period, and the crews and aircraft deployed. 410 pages and in hardback. £26.00.

A paperback black & white edition is also available for printing and distribution in Australia and Canada via Amazon CA / AUS.

No. 149 (East India) Squadron, part of No. 3 Group, RAF Bomber Command, played a crucial role in World War II, operating throughout the entire duration of the conflict in Europe. Formed in 1918, the squadron first served over the bloody battlefields of France and Belgium. It was disbanded in 1919 an...

19/08/2025

Chris Ward's latest Bomber Command Profile features 576 Squadron. The unit was formed at RAF Eltham Wolds in late November 1943, moving to RAF Fiskerton in October 1944.

Profusely illustrated, this is the 35th volume in this iconic series.

240 pages, available worldwide on Amazon for £23 or local equivalent.

1 Group embarked on an expansion programme in the autumn of 1943 just as ACM Harris was preparing to resume his offensive against Berlin, the seat and symbol of N**i power and the key, in his eyes, to ultimate victory. 576 Squadron was one of four to be spawned by existing 1 Group units when it w...

26/07/2025

We are delighted to announce that we are reprinting the epic nine-volume series of Bill Chorley’s Bomber Command Losses. The format is now A4 and the series is intended to complement Bill’s RAF Squadron Losses well as make BCL available once more in their entirety.

Because of its scarcity, we are launching the reprint series with 1943. This will be followed shortly by 1942.

W.R. Chorley’s definitive record of Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War have been reprinted and are now presented in a larger format than previously. All nine volumes of this iconic work will be available in this series. During the course of the Second World War, some 55,573 members of.....

11/07/2025

The second Profile launched today is a collaborative effort between Chris Ward and Pete Colley. It features 626 Squadron, stationed at RAF Wickenby.

Softback, 9 in x 11 in, 252 pages, £23.

Also available in Australian print format from Amazon worldwide.

1 Group embarked on an expansion programme in the autumn of 1943 just as ACM Harris was preparing to resume his offensive against Berlin, the seat and symbol of N**i power and the key, in his eyes, to ultimate victory. 626 Squadron was one of four to be spawned by existing 1 Group units when it was....

11/07/2025

Two more Bomber Command Squadron Profiles from the prolific Chris Ward, featuring units of 1 Group.

The first features 625 Squadron, operating from RAF Kelstern.

Softback, numerous illustrations, 9 in x 11 in, 249 pages. £23.

Also available from Amazon worldwide in the Australian printing format.

1 Group embarked on an expansion programme in the autumn of 1943 just as ACM Harris was preparing to resume his offensive against Berlin, the seat and symbol of N**i power and the key, in his eyes, to ultimate victory. 625 Squadron was one of four to be spawned by existing 1 Group units when it was....

19/06/2025

Chris Ward’s latest Profile, that of 550 Squadron, is now available!

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1 Group embarked on an expansion programme in the autumn of 1943 just as ACM Harris was preparing to resume his offensive against Berlin, the seat and symbol of N**i power and the key, in his eyes, to ultimate victory. 550 Squadron was one of four to be spawned by existing 1 Group units when it was....

02/06/2025

The latest blast from the past to be revived and republished is Alan Cooper’s wartime history of 35 Squadron. First published in 1998, the book has been reformatted and includes high quality photographs that were not available in the first edition.

The book is in 8 1/2 x 11 inch format, 261 pages and is priced at £20 from The Great British Bookshop.

Also available in black and white, printed by Amazon in Australia and Canada.

35 Squadron, originally formed during the Great War as a unit within the Royal Flying Corps, was resurrected in November 1940, specifically to introduce into service the Handley Page Halifax heavy bomber. Initially part of Bomber Command’s 4 Group, the squadron took part in epic operations against...

29/05/2025

Great news - 'Duty - The True Story of W/O Norman Cyril Jackson VC' is now available direct from The Great British Bookshop. This is the incredible story of Sgt (later W/O) Norman Jackson whose valiant attempts to save his crew and aircraft by crawling out onto the wing in flight to extinguish a fire earned him the VC.

This book, by Norman's son David, is the authorised biography of Norman and gives incredible detail of this heroic act.

The book is in hardback and profusely illustrated, including many colour images.

£25.00 from the link below.

03/05/2025

Congratulations to one of our pre-eminant in-house authors, Chris Ward on being awarded Lifetime Membership of the 405 Squadron Association in Canada. This reflects his excellent work on producing Bomber Command Squadron Profiles for 405 and also many other squadrons.

Nice recognition and well done Chris!

27/04/2025

On the night of 26/27th April 1944, Flight Sergeant later Warrant Officer) Norman Jackson, a Lancaster flight engineer with 106 Squadron, carried out what has been described by Lord Ashcroft as arguably the greatest single act of valour in the history of the VC.

For the first time, the true story of this valiant airman is told, by his son David.

'Duty'. Published on May 8th by Aviation Books Ltd. 330 pages in hardback with many illustrations. £26 plus delivery.

Email aviationbooksuk(at)gmail.com to reserve a copy.

16/04/2025

Coming very soon from Bomber Command Books....

16/04/2025

Chris Ward's latest RAF Bomber Command Squadron Profile is now available from The Great British Bookshop and Amazon worldwide.

449 pages, £23 plus delivery

At the outbreak of the Second World War, 61 Squadron was one of six front-line squadrons serving in 5 Group Bomber Command and operating twin-engine Handley Page Hampdens. The squadron was stationed at Hemswell in Lincolnshire with 144 Squadron and was largely operationally inactive for the remainde...