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The source book of the R.A.F

By:

DELVE Ken

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Shrewsbury: Airlife, 1994Description: 308pISBN:

1853104515 (hbk.)

Subject(s):

ROYAL AIR FORCE -- UNITED KINGDOM

Summary: The Royal Air Force was created on 1st April 1918. During that time in World War One, the nature of air power as an element of the military art had been firmly established and many believe that this was the ultimate war-winning weapon.The RAF has endeavoured to remain at the forefront of technological and tactical developments, and to fulfil its role in peace and war. This book provides access to material not usually seen in print and brings together a combination of historical facts and figures. It is a comprehensive compilation all abbreviations used in primary sources and gives in-depth guide to the RAF Order of Battle. The structure of the RAF is examined closely detailing Groups, Squadrons, Wings and Flights. The aircraft employed throughout its history are fully recorded, as are aircraft markings and squadron codes.

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The Royal Air Force was created on 1st April 1918. During that time in World War One, the nature of air power as an element of the military art had been firmly established and many believe that this was the ultimate war-winning weapon.The RAF has endeavoured to remain at the forefront of technological and tactical developments, and to fulfil its role in peace and war. This book provides access to material not usually seen in print and brings together a combination of historical facts and figures. It is a comprehensive compilation all abbreviations used in primary sources and gives in-depth guide to the RAF Order of Battle. The structure of the RAF is examined closely detailing Groups, Squadrons, Wings and Flights. The aircraft employed throughout its history are fully recorded, as are aircraft markings and squadron codes.

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