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Discover the gripping historical account in 'Drop Zone Borneo: The RAF Campaign 1963-65' by Roger Annett. This brand new paperback, featuring 160 pages from Pen & Sword Books Ltd, takes you on a thrilling journey through a pivotal time in Borneo's history. In 1963, the Indonesian Army posed a significant threat to Borneo, with 330,000 troops, including 3,000 Commandos, encroaching dangerously close to the border. Annett expertly recounts how British forces and allies began offensive operations, codenamed 'Claret', in response to this growing menace. Amidst the mountainous jungle terrain, where accessibility was a major hurdle, these courageous pilots executed low-level supply drops, keeping the troops supplied throughout the campaign. Remarkably, despite the confrontational nature of this military operation, the RAF experienced no fatalities among their supply-dropping transports, a testament to the skill and bravery of these airmen. Annett's first-hand narrative, drawn from his experiences from 1963 to 1965 with 215 Squadron, offers readers a unique insight into the stress and tension of jungle life during these turbulent days. The book also includes 36 mono illustrations that complement the rich storytelling and provide visual context to this extraordinary campaign. Perfect for history buffs and aviation enthusiasts alike, 'Drop Zone Borneo' is an essential addition to your collection. Order now and immerse yourself in this remarkable tale of courage, strategy, and survival in the harshest conditions of jungle warfare.
By Annett, Roger
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 160
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
In 1963 the Indonesian Army that threatened Borneo numbered 330,000 men, plus three thousand Commandos. Of these, six thousand were within 20 miles of the Borneo frontier. This grew to thirteen thousand in early 1965. From mid-way through 1964, British troops and their allies who were defending the border started to make offensive incursions into Indonesian Borneo - these operations were codenamed "Claret". Taken into account the confrontational nature of the campaign, casualties sustained in Borneo were surprisingly light. That in the whole of the Borneo campaign there were no fatalities among the RAF supply-dropping transports was extraordinary. The border area between the Indonesian and Malaysian parts of Borneo was one of the most inaccessible areas of mountainous jungle anywhere in the world - an entire army was kept supplied in the field for the complete campaign. This is the exciting account from a pilot who flew the dangerous flying missions and relates the tenseness and stresses of Jungle life in those dangerous days. AUTHOR: Roger Annett flew with 215 Squadron, co-piloting Argosy transport aircraft deep over jungle terrain in Borneo from 1963 to 65. He served with the RAF from 1962 to 1967 before joining the computer industry and has previously written DZ Borneo & DZ Burma published by Pen & Sword. SELLING POINTS: -Pin-point low-level drops in jungle terrain -Top-secret action behind enemy lines -A pilot's first-hand account of the action ILLUSTRATIONS 36 mono in plate section
By Annett, Roger
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 160
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
In 1963 the Indonesian Army that threatened Borneo numbered 330,000 men, plus three thousand Commandos. Of these, six thousand were within 20 miles of the Borneo frontier. This grew to thirteen thousand in early 1965. From mid-way through 1964, British troops and their allies who were defending the border started to make offensive incursions into Indonesian Borneo - these operations were codenamed "Claret". Taken into account the confrontational nature of the campaign, casualties sustained in Borneo were surprisingly light. That in the whole of the Borneo campaign there were no fatalities among the RAF supply-dropping transports was extraordinary. The border area between the Indonesian and Malaysian parts of Borneo was one of the most inaccessible areas of mountainous jungle anywhere in the world - an entire army was kept supplied in the field for the complete campaign. This is the exciting account from a pilot who flew the dangerous flying missions and relates the tenseness and stresses of Jungle life in those dangerous days. AUTHOR: Roger Annett flew with 215 Squadron, co-piloting Argosy transport aircraft deep over jungle terrain in Borneo from 1963 to 65. He served with the RAF from 1962 to 1967 before joining the computer industry and has previously written DZ Borneo & DZ Burma published by Pen & Sword. SELLING POINTS: -Pin-point low-level drops in jungle terrain -Top-secret action behind enemy lines -A pilot's first-hand account of the action ILLUSTRATIONS 36 mono in plate section