{"product_id":"a-lifetime-of-service-1918-1983-a-commemorative-book-celebrating-65-years-of-the-royal-air-force","title":"A LIFETIME OF SERVICE 1918-1983 — A commemorative book celebrating 65 years of the Royal Air Force —","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eA commemorative book celebrating 65 years of the Royal Air Force, featuring over 125 color plates showcasing the most significant and dramatic moments in RAF history, with detailed captions and historical context.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 905553 03 0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook cover finish(es)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover ( rounded spine binding ) Dust Jacket\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAir Commodore H.A. Probert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Air Force Benevolent Fund\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e140\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1983\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e37 x 29 x 2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategorie(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• AVIATION MILITAIRE\u003cbr\u003e• BEAUX-LIVRES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword by Marshal of the Royal Air Force, The Rt. Hon. Lord Elworthy, KG, GCB, CBE, DSO, MVO, DEC, AFC, MA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCover Picture: Arthur Gibson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacket Design: Verna Hyland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the 1st of April 1983 The Royal Air Force will have completed its first 65 years: For some a life time of service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund has thus marked the occasion with this handsome book, lavishly illustrated with over 125 colour plates: selected under the criteria of being the most interesting, nostalgic, important and dramatic of the endeavours — and achievements — of this Service; recorded by war artist and cameraman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a short resumé by Air Commodore H. A. Probert head of The Air Historical Branch (RAF); which traces the development of the RAF to the present day: The pictures are supported by very substantial captions by E. A. Munday; containing often information not widely known.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52177589567834,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/Captured_ecran2025-09-13a15.52.13.png?v=1757771624","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/a-lifetime-of-service-1918-1983-a-commemorative-book-celebrating-65-years-of-the-royal-air-force","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}