Eyes of the RAF: A History of Photo-reconnaissance - Hardcover

Nesbit, Roy Conyers

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750911301 ISBN 13: 9780750911306

Publisher: Sutton Publishing Ltd, 1996

Synopsis

It became apparent very early on during World War I that aerial photo-reconnaissance and photo-interpretation would become essential tools for British intelligence. Yet the highly successful techniques declined during the inter-war period, kept alive only by private individuals and a few devotees in the armed forces. They were rapidly restored, however, during World War II and developed until they became remarkably effective methods of obtaining accurate sources of intelligence for Allied commanders when making strategic and tactical decisions. Since then, Britain has not entered any conflict before ensuring that these techniques played a prominent part. This text traces the development of photo-reconnaissance skills from the earliest days to the present and includes such conflicts as the Falklands War and the Gulf War. It is based on official and personal records and was written in collaboration with experts with detailed knowledge of the subject. The text includes over 400 photographs from many types of aerial camera and all major types of photo-reconnaissance aircraft. Many of the photographs were taken in action and all appear with detailed captions.

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As New VG DJ Signed association copy 1st Edition. Binding: Hardcover. Full Title: Eyes of the RAF : A History of Photo-reconnaissance, A very interesting association copy.. Author: Roy Conyers Nesbit,. Illustrator: Air Chief Marshal Sir Neil Wheeler (Foreword). Publisher: Sutton Publishing, Stroud, 1996. Size: 200 x 270 mm. 335 pages. Item Type: Book. Signed and dedicated by Howard Lees described by the founder of the Pathfinder Force Donald Bennet as a "master of improvisation" He played a significant role in the development of aerial photography together with the Service card for his funeral and relevant paper clippings Why do most sellers not describe their actual item on Amazon? Buy with confidence, support a genuine Independent Bricks and Mortar Real Bookshop and help to preserve our High Streets as interesting places to shop. We are Maynard and Bradley CAMBO and PBFA (now lapsed) members here in Leicester City Centre, UK. 0116 253 2712 Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Aviation; Britain/UK; 1950s; ISBN: 0750911301 BZDB216 Inventory No: 17348

About the Author

Roy Conyers Nesbit served as an observer in the econd World War and is the author of over twenty books on aspects of aviation history, including three volumes of the RAF in Camera. Coastal Command in Action 1939-1945 and RAF. An illustrated History from 1918.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sutton Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750911301
• ISBN 13: 9780750911306
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 352