622 Squadron was just one of many Bomber Squadrons whose airmen carried out nightly missions, putting their lives "on the line" for King and Country during World War II. This account of the events of nearly two years of war is relayed through the memoirs, diaries and letters of the men and women who fought and died throughout this dark period in history. The stories tell of the courage, despair, fortitude and resilience in the face of danger. These young men came from all parts of the Commonwealth, of their own free will, to unite under the banner of freedom and democracy. By the end of the war, they had forged themselves into one of the most formidable fighting forces in the history of air warfare. ILLUSTRATIONS: 400 colour & b/w images.