An Illustrated History Of The Raf; Author: Nesbit, Roy Conyers; Hardback; Book

Author: Nesbit, Roy Conyers
Hardback; Book; 600 Halftones
Published: March 2001
Chrysalis Books
ISBN: 1840652853

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 isthe 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.Charts the history of the RAF from its earliest developments to the technology of today. Written in an accessible style by a veteran airman of World War II. Charts the history of the RAF from its earliest developments to the technology of today. Written in an accessible style by a veteran airman of World War II.A comprehensive and fully illustrated history of the Royal Air Force that ranges from the early days of balloons and experimental flying machines, through two world wars, the Cold War, the Falklands campaign and up to the present day. Many of the photographs have never been published before.