Fighter Command Rhubarbs 1941-43

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Good evening all.

Just a couple of quick questions re Rhubarb operations undertaken by RAF FC during 1941-43.

1. Was the general tactic after takeoff to leave the English coast at 0', set a direct course for where you wanted to cross the coast, climb at best speed just before reaching the coast in order to cross it at about 4000'? From there spend up to about 20 minutes looking for trains and MT to shoot up/bomb whilst looking out for enemy fighters then dive for the coast and head back across the Channel?

2. Does the term '3/4 astern' when referring to the direction of an attacking aircraft mean that it is coming in from the port rear quarter btw 7 and 8 o'clock?

3. Does anyone of a way of finding out what the weather conditions were on a given day during WW2 on the Channel front?

4. Does anyone know of a good map, and where a copy can be obtained, that shows the Dutch, Belgian and French coasts along the English Channel. Simialrly for the South of England and the Channel Islands.

Thank you all in advance for your help.

Paul