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Squadron Histories RFC, RNAS and RAF Since 1912

Squadron Histories RFC, RNAS and RAF Since 1912

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{detailed description}The second edition of this unique and widely-acclaimed volume contains histories of all Royal Flying Corps, Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Air Force squadrons formed over a period of fifty-six years. Anyone who has served with an operational squadron will find his unit mentioned, with details of its movements, aircraft types and strengths, significant dates,
its most memorable achievements and outstanding pilots. The Air Forces' changes of equipment and growth of power and importance are mirrored in these squadron records - from the Bleriots, B.E.s and Farmans purring and swaying over Salisbury Plain to the jet-age supersonic Lightnings, trans-sonic Victors and capacious Belfasts and VC10s now in service.
As a valuable adjunct to the main section of squadron histories (including those formed during the 1939-45 War from Commonwealth and Allied personnel), there are appendices giving details of squadron numbers; squadron titles; aircraft types supplied to squadrons or used for service trials and, where known, the first squadron to operate a particular type; personnel, squadron and aircraft strengths; Air Ministry and Admiralty specifications; recipients of the Cranwell Sword of Honour; squadron and unit code lettering; abbreviations; Chiefs of Air Staff; Secretaries of State for Air; comparative ranks and airmen awarded the Victoria Cross.
The value of this indispensable book is additionally enhanced by the inclusion of the most complete and accurate reproductions of R.A.F. Fighter squadron markings yet prepared, printed in ten colours.

Author's own copy? Ink stamp to front end-paper "Peter M. H. Lewis" with address in Essex
{Author / Publisher / Date}by Peter Lewis
1968 2nd edn. 224pp
{condition}evidence of damp staining to board edges and spine, d/j and text block unaffected, otherwise good in edge-worn and spine faded d/j
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