The RAF in 100 Objects (Paperback)

Peter Jacobs

ISBN 10: 0750965363 / ISBN 13: 9780750965361

Published by The History Press Ltd, Stroud, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. Celebrating 100 years of the RAF with a popular, engaging approach. 1 April 2018 will see the hundredth anniversary of the formation of one of the UK's primary and best-respected armed forces: the Royal Air Force. Born from the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service, whose service mainly in reconnaissance in the First World War was exemplary, the RAF has since helped lead the world in the development of aviation and air warfare. From the fighters and bombers of the Second World War, through to the early jet age aircraft and into modern stealth, pilotless and incredibly high-tech vehicles, the last hundred years' development has been astronomical, and the human story no less impressive. Here Peter Jacobs gathers the most poignant objects of the RAF's proud history and displays them together here, in full splendid colour, for the first time. Aircraft, memorials, uniforms, equipment it's all here, ready to be explored. AUTHOR: Peter Jacobs is an RAF man and historian through and through, perfectly placed to draw together the RAF's most important objects into this stunning compendium. 168 colour illustrations From the Smuts Report to a remotely piloted air system via Trenchards boots and a 1948 Olympics running vest, discover the rich history and stunning development of Her Majestys youngest service through 100 iconic objects. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The RAF in 100 Objects (Paperback)
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd, Stroud
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750965363
• ISBN 13: 9780750965361
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

It was in the closing year of the First World War, on 1 April 1918, that the Royal Air Force was born from the amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service. Since then, the RAF has helped lead the world in the development of aviation and air warfare. From the fighters and bombers of the Second World War, through the early jet age and into modern remotely piloted air systems, the last hundred years’ development has been astronomical, and the human story no less impressive. Here Peter Jacobs gathers the most poignant objects of the RAF’s proud history and displays them together, in full splendid colour, for the first time. Aircraft, memorials, uniforms, equipment, and some items you would never expect – it’s all here, ready to be explored.

About the Author

Born in Southampton in 1958, Peter Jacobs served in the Royal Air Force for thirty-seven years as an air defence navigator on the F4 Phantom and Tornado F3, after which he completed staff tours at HQ 11 Group, HQ Strike Command, the Ministry of Defence and the RAF College Cranwell. A keen military historian, he has written several books on the RAF, as well as on other subjects of Second World War military history. He lives in Lincoln.