000			01158cam a2200133 4500
020			_a1853104515 (hbk.)
100		1	_aDELVE Ken
245		0	_aThe source book of the R.A.F
260			_aShrewsbury: _bAirlife, _c1994
300			_a308p.
520			_aThe 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.
650			_aROYAL AIR FORCE _zUNITED KINGDOM
945			_i0004412 _rY _sY
999			_c23247 _d23247