MOONLIGHT CRUSADERS: Special Duties Pilots Over Occupied Europe

Explores the creation, development, and actions of the Special Duties squadrons, which carried spies, political figures, and documents in and out of Occupied Europe. Dives into the history of the men who flew these dangerous missions and the main aircraft they used, unarmed Lysanders. Explores the origins of the Lysander, the dangers it posed to its pilots, and how operational techniques were developed. Contains an 8-page black and white plate section.