Through Darkness to Light: The Night-Bomber Offensive Against Romanian Oil, 1944 by Patrick Macdonald is a detailed historical account of the Royal Air Force’s 205 Group’s strategic bombing missions targeting Romania’s vital oil infrastructure during World War II. Published in 1994 by Images Publishing, the hardcover spans 384 pages and includes maps, diagrams, and illustrations to support the narrative.

The book delves into the operations of the Mediterranean Strategic Air Force, highlighting the challenges faced by the RAF’s 205 Group as they conducted night bombing raids aimed at crippling the oil refineries that were crucial to the German war effort. It sheds light on the lesser-known aspects of the air campaign in Eastern Europe, emphasizing the courage and sacrifices of the airmen involved.