Record of operations of the South African Air Force from the time of the Axis surrender in Tunisia in May 1943 to the end of the war in Europe two years later -- insided jacket.

The SAAF in North Africa -- Invasion of Sicily -- Sicily is cleared -- Assault on Italy -- Operations from Africa and the Ordeal on Kos -- Changing patterns in the air -- Squadrons' varied tasks -- Operations from Anzio to Dalmatia -- Long-range operations -- Stalemate at Anzio and Cassino -- Lively action in the Eastern Mediterranean -- Cutting the supply routes -- Fighter-bombers' many missions -- Much activity over the sea -- Enter the heavies -- Down to earth -- Cassino and the Anzio breakout -- Breaking the logjam -- Tragedy at Warsaw -- Bombing activity and new tactics -- Variety and calmaity for light bombers -- Dive-bombers in their element -- Allies' dependence on the Air Force -- Balkan Air Force action -- The curtain rings down on the Aegean -- Another winter approaches -- The elements become the enemy -- Winter blankets the front -- The end of three squadrons -- Blockading the enemy in Italy -- Tightening the grip everywhere -- Victory in Europe.