A very similar attitude of bastardry from above is mentioned in John Beede's excellent (if rather bitter) book, 'They Hosed Them Out'.
THEY HOSED THEM OUT
John BEEDE
Book Description: AUSTRALASION B.S., Sydney, 1965. HaRD. Book Condition: Good. No Jacket. 14 X22 Cms. THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF A N AIR GUNNER IN OPERATIOnS AGAINST A WELL DEFENDED TARGET WAS EXTREMELY SHORT AND OFTEN CAME TO A MESSY FINISH --HENCE THE TITLE-- A GRAPHIC AND AUTHENTIC ACCOUNT-- BOOK GOOD SLIGHT YELLOWING TO EDGES- DUSTY TOP BOARDS. WAR. Bookseller Inventory # 000120
Recommended reading.