633 Squadron Operation Crucible Author:Frederick E. Smith Autumn 1943: An angry American press has blamed the RAF for heavy U.S. B.17 losses over Europe. To restore confidence, joint Allied operations are planned by RAF and 8th Air Force top brass. 633 Squadron, whose Rhine Maiden mission success has won them a glorious reputation is called in to launch Operation Crucible. It is... more » to be a Dieppe-style landing by the Americans, supported by the aces of 633 Squadron. Their hazardous role: to give ground support to troops against over-whelming firepower and totally unforeseen odds...« less