Bombs Away!: Dramatic First-hand Accounts of British and Commonwealth Bomber Aircrew in WWII
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Martin W. Bowman., & Martin W. Bowman|AUTHOR. (2010). Bombs Away!: Dramatic First-hand Accounts of British and Commonwealth Bomber Aircrew in WWII . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Martin W. Bowman and Martin W. Bowman|AUTHOR. 2010. Bombs Away!: Dramatic First-hand Accounts of British and Commonwealth Bomber Aircrew in WWII. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Martin W. Bowman and Martin W. Bowman|AUTHOR. Bombs Away!: Dramatic First-hand Accounts of British and Commonwealth Bomber Aircrew in WWII Pen & Sword Books, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Martin W. Bowman, and Martin W. Bowman|AUTHOR. Bombs Away!: Dramatic First-hand Accounts of British and Commonwealth Bomber Aircrew in WWII Pen & Sword Books, 2010.
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Full title | bombs away dramatic first hand accounts of british and commonwealth bomber aircrew in wwii |
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