1946 First Edition Wing Commander Guy Gibson V.C. 'Enemy Coast Ahead' WWII Dambusters Memoir

A rare original hardback copy of "Enemy Coast Ahead," the autobiography of Wing Commander Guy Gibson V.C., leader of the famous 'Dambusters' raid (617 Squadron). • Date of Book (First Published): 1946 (The internal page confirms "First published in 1946"). • Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd, London. • Edition/Printing: Appears to be a First Edition (or early printing thereof, but the "First Published in 1946" date is key). • Dust Jacket: Present, but in poor/fragile condition with significant tears, wear, and large missing pieces, especially on the back and flaps. The front features the famous portrait of Gibson. • Book Condition (Hardcover): The underlying blue hardcover is intact, with General wear appropriate for a book of this age. • Contents: The pages are yellowed, but generally in good condition. There is an Introduction by Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Arthur Harris. The back endpapers show what appears to be a wartime aerial photograph, possibly of one of the dam targets. 21 x 14 cm#GuyGibson#EnemyCoastAhead#Dambusters#WW2#WorldWar2#RAF#RoyalAirForce#BomberCommand#FirstEdition#VintageBook#MichaelJoseph#1946#Autobiography#WarMemoir#HistoryBook#RareBook