During the Second World War the need for an on-board technical
expert to join the Bomber Crews evolved. The various systems on the
latest 4-engined 'Heavy Bombers', namely the Handley Page Halifax,
Shorts Stirling and Avro Lancaster witnessed the development of
Flight Engineers. This book provides the reader with an explanation
of the origin of Flight Engineers, the training of these men and
the complexity of keeping large bombers in the air is an
enthralling story. Many gallantry medals were won by Flight
Engineers, including the Victoria Cross. Accounts of dangerous
operational flying is revealed by Flight Engineers in numerous
aircraft including those of Coastal Command. Direct entries into
the RAF by civilians were undertaken to satisfy the demand for
Flight Engineers. Entrants underwent courses of varying lengths but
flying training time was very sparse and remarkably it was not
unknown for these men to qualify for their flying badges without
ever having flown in an aircraft. This book examines true accounts
that took place; many based upon personal flying logbooks and other
unique material originating from the pilots and aircrew themselves.
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