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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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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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This is a comprehensive reference to the structure, operation, aircraft and men of Fighter Command from its formation in 1936-1968 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, operations groups, aircrew training and technical details of each aircraft type. Lenghty 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. AUTHOR: Ken Delve was an RAF Tornado pilot during his service career and is now considered as one of the world's leading experts on the history of military aviation. He has written countless specialized articles for leading aviation magazines and written over sixteen previous books. 200 b/w photos A 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 notable defensive and offensive campaigns, and the many types of aircraft used, weapons and airfields. It also includes annexes that cover the squadrons in World War II. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781844156139
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