BRITAIN'S WONDERFUL AIR FORCE
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Characteristics
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( rounded spine binding ) |
| Special Features |
With a Foreword by AIR CHIEF MARSHAL SIR CHARLES PORTAL, K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C. |
| Condition | VG |
| Author(s) | P. F. M. Fellowes |
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Editor Publishing House |
AIR COMMODORE P. F. M. FELLOWES, D.S.O. ODHAMS PRESS LIMITED, LONG ACRE, LONDON, W.C.2 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Published date |
c. 1942–1943 The book itself appears to have been published without a printed date. Several bibliographical sources date the Odhams Press edition to 1942, while other library and bookseller catalogues attribute it to 1943. For this reason, the publication date is given as circa 1942–1943 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 15 x 23 cm |
Description
Britain's Wonderful Air Force is a richly illustrated wartime account of the Royal Air Force, edited by Air Commodore P. F. M. Fellowes, D.S.O., with a foreword by Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal.
Published by Odhams Press in London during the Second World War, the book provides a detailed overview of the RAF, its organisation, aircraft, personnel and operations. Individual chapters examine subjects including aerial strategy and tactics, bomber crews, maintenance, transport and the many specialised services supporting RAF operations.
The 320-page volume is extensively illustrated with period black-and-white photographs, diagrams and plans, offering a fascinating contemporary view of Britain's air power during the Second World War.
An interesting period reference for collectors of RAF history, military aviation and Second World War publications.
The volume covers all aspects of the Royal Air Force, including:
- The Royal Air Force Organization and Personnel
- Aerial Strategy and Tactics
- A Pilot in the Making
- The Bomber Aircraft
- Work of the Bomber Crews
- Fighter Aircraft of the R.A.F.
- Fighter Pilots and Fighter Tactics
- With the Coastal Command
- Army Co-Operation Command
- Maintenance and Transport Commands
- Celestial and Wireless Navigation
- Air Photography in War
- American Help for the R.A.F.
- Weapons Used in Attack and Defence