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Mosquito Men
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Author : David Price
language : en
Publisher: Apollo
Release Date : 2022
Mosquito Men written by David Price and has been published by Apollo this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with History categories.
In November 1940, a remarkable prototype aircraft made its maiden flight from an airstrip north of London. Novel in construction and exceptionally fast, the new plane was soon outpacing the Spitfire, and went on to contribute to the RAF's offensive against Nazi Germany as bomber, pathfinder and night fighter. The men who flew it nicknamed this most flexible of aircraft 'the wooden wonder' for its composite wooden frame and superb performance. Its more familiar name was the de Havilland Mosquito, and it used lightning speed and agility to inflict mayhem on the German war machine.From the summer of 1943, as Bomber Command intensified its saturation bombing of German cities, Mosquitos were used by the Pathfinder Force, which marked targets for night-time bombing, to devastating effect. Mosquito Men traces the contrasting careers of the young men of 627 Squadron, including that of Ken Oatley - last living member of an illustrious group - who flew twenty-two operations in Mosquitos as a navigator. David Price's atmospheric narrative interweaves the human stories of the crews of 627 Squadron with events in the wider war as the Allies closed in on Germany from the summer of 1944.Mosquito Men is rich in evocative and technically authoritative accounts of individual missions flown by an aircraft that ranks alongside the Spitfire, the Hurricane and the Lancaster as one of the RAF's greatest ever flying machines - and perhaps the most versatile warplane ever built.
Mosquito Men
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Author : David Price
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2022-10-13
Mosquito Men written by David Price and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-13 with History categories.
In November 1940, a remarkable prototype aircraft made its maiden flight from an airstrip north of London. Novel in construction and exceptionally fast, the new plane was soon outpacing the Spitfire, and went on to contribute to the RAF's offensive against Nazi Germany as bomber, pathfinder and night fighter. The men who flew it nicknamed this most flexible of aircraft 'the wooden wonder' for its composite wooden frame and superb performance. Its more familiar name was the de Havilland Mosquito, and it used lightning speed and agility to inflict mayhem on the German war machine. From the summer of 1943, as Bomber Command intensified its saturation bombing of German cities, Mosquitos were used by the Pathfinder Force, which marked targets for night-time bombing, to devastating effect. Mosquito Men traces the contrasting careers of the young men of 627 Squadron, including that of Ken Oatley – last living member of an illustrious group – who flew twenty-two operations in Mosquitos as a navigator. David Price's atmospheric narrative interweaves the human stories of the crews of 627 Squadron with events in the wider war as the Allies closed in on Germany from the summer of 1944. Mosquito Men is rich in evocative and technically authoritative accounts of individual missions flown by an aircraft that ranks alongside the Spitfire, the Hurricane and the Lancaster as one of the RAF's greatest ever flying machines – and perhaps the most versatile warplane ever built. For those fans of the Mosquito aircraft recently described by Rowland White, Mosquito Men will add the human element to this iconic plane.
Mosquito
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Author : Andrew Spielman
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2001-08-01
Mosquito written by Andrew Spielman and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-08-01 with Nature categories.
Now in paperback--a fascinating work of popular science from a world-renowned expert on mosquitoes and a prize-winning reporter. In this lively and comprehensive portrait of the mosquito, its role in history, and its threat to mankind, Spielman and D'Antonio take a mosquito's-eye view of nature and man. They show us how mosquitoes breed, live, mate, and die, and introduce us to their enemies, both natural and man-made. The authors present tragic and often grotesque examples of how the mosquito has insinuated itself into human history, from the malaria that devastated invaders of ancient Rome to the current widespread West Nile fever panic. Filled with little-known facts and remarkable anecdotes that bring this tiny being into larger focus, Mosquito offers fascinating, alarming, and convincing evidence that the sooner we get to know this pesky insect, the better off we'll be.
Mosquito Or Man
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Author : Sir Rubert William Boyce
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 198?
Mosquito Or Man written by Sir Rubert William Boyce and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 198? with categories.
Mosquito Or Man
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Author : Sir Rubert William Boyce
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1910
Mosquito Or Man written by Sir Rubert William Boyce and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1910 with Malaria categories.
The Men Who Flew The Mosquito
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Author : Martin W. Bowman
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2004-02-19
The Men Who Flew The Mosquito written by Martin W. Bowman and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-02-19 with History categories.
The twin-engined Mosquito was one of the classic aircraft of the Second World War. Famously wooden-built, its graceful lines and powerful performance have made it into an airborne icon. Its operational versatility as a fighter, low level bomber and reconnaissance aircraft was unsurpassed. In this book we get the firsthand crew accounts of a selection of the actions and missions that the 'Mossie' undertook. These include audacious raids on Nazi HQs and Gestapo jails -real precision attacks carried out by ace fliers.
Mosquitoes
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Author : Owen Jones
language : en
Publisher: Megan Publishing Services
Release Date : 2023-08-20
Mosquitoes written by Owen Jones and has been published by Megan Publishing Services this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-20 with Health & Fitness categories.
Welcome to "Mosquitoes – Man’s Ancient Enemies," an exploration into the intricate world of these tiny yet notorious insects that have plagued humanity for centuries. As an interested party for many years, I am delighted to guide you through the fascinating journey of understanding mosquitoes, their biology, behaviour, and the significant impact they have had on human history. From the buzzing annoyance of their presence to the deadly diseases they transmit, mosquitoes have left an indelible mark on our lives. This booklet delves into the evolutionary adaptations that have made mosquitoes such efficient vectors of diseases like malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and more. We will uncover their life cycles, feeding habits, and the factors that contribute to their thriving populations. Throughout history, societies have grappled with the challenges posed by mosquitoes, leading to innovations in pest control, public health, and scientific research. We will explore how mosquito-borne diseases have shaped human societies and influenced cultural practices around the world.
Mosquito
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Author : Andrew Spielman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Mosquito written by Andrew Spielman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Diseases categories.
'Consider the most common mosquito on Earth. This soft, little, dusty-brown insect is Culex Pipiens. You've seen her land on your arm. You have caught her just at the end of her feeding, her translucent belly swelling red with your very own blood. At such a moment, you can be forgiven for failing to notice what an elegant and hardy thing she is. But she is . . . ' No creature has touched directly the lives of more human beings than the mosquito. She has been a nuisance, a pollinator of plants and an angel of death all over the globe. And throughout history, much of our trouble with the mosquito has been caused by man himself. Professor Andrew Spielman has dedicated his life to understanding this insect. In Mosquito he tells the story of man's struggle to live with the mosquito, from the defeat of Sir Francis Drake's fleet, to the death of thousands of Frenchmen working on the Panama Canal and to the recent panic over the West Nile Virus in New York. And he shows us how we have accelerated the spread of disease, describing the catastrophic failures of mosquito control which have ensured that - even now - one person dies of malaria every twelve seconds.
Mosquitoes Malaria And Man
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Author : Gordon A. Harrison
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
Mosquitoes Malaria And Man written by Gordon A. Harrison and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Malaria categories.
Mosquito Or Man The Conquest Of The Tropical World
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Author : Rubert W. Boyce
language : en
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Release Date : 2019-03-04
Mosquito Or Man The Conquest Of The Tropical World written by Rubert W. Boyce and has been published by Wentworth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-04 with History categories.
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