An Illustrated History Of The R. A. F. Battle Of Britain 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Colour Library Books
Publisher Place: Godalming
Publisher Year: 1991
Edition: Second Edition

Description: 320 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. The only exception are some light age markings on inside page. Battle Of Britain 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition. Not Possible To Ship Outside Australia.

Publishers Description: The history of the Royal Air Force extends from primitive aviation experiments before World War I to today's sophisticated operations in the Persian Gulf and Balkans. This detailed study is the most comprehensive and up-to-date account of one of the world's most renowned air forces.Over 600 expertly captioned illustrations supplement an informative text that traces British The history of the Royal Air Force extends from primitive aviation experiments before World War I to today's sophisticated operations in the Persian Gulf and Balkans. This detailed study is the most comprehensive and up-to-date account of one of the world's most renowned air forces.Over 600 expertly captioned illustrations supplement an informative text that traces British military aviation from the Royal Engineers Balloon Section to the formation of the RAF out of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service during World War I, to the "few" who saved Britain during World War II, to the high-tech developments of the Cold War and post-Cold War world.

ISBN: 0862838142