Fighter Command 1936-1968: An Operational and Historical Record: An Operational & Historical Record - Hardcover

Ken Delve

9781844156139: Fighter Command 1936-1968: An Operational and Historical Record: An Operational & Historical Record

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1844156133 ISBN 13: 9781844156139

Publisher: Pen & Sword Aviation, 2007

This is a comprehensive reference to the structure, operation, aircraft and men of Fighter Command from its formation in 1936 to 1968 when it became part of Strike Command. It includes descriptions of many notable defensive and offensive campaigns, the many types of aircraft used, weapons and airfields. The main sections of the book include a general historical introduction and overview, operations, operational groups, aircrew training and technical details of each aircraft type. Lengthy Annexes cover personnel, the squadrons in World War II, orders of battle for each wartime year, maps of airfield locations and numbers of enemy aircraft downed.

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About the Author:

Ken Delve left the RAF after a twenty-year flying career to become Editor of Flypast magazine and subsequently Editor-in-Chief with Key Publishing with responsibility for eight aviation magazines. An established author, he also lectures on RAF history.

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