SQUADRON HISTORIES

LEWIS

Published by PUTNAM, 1968

About this Item

Histories of all Royal Flying Corps, Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Air Force squadrons formed over a period of forty-seven years are in this volume. Anyone who has served with an opera- tional squadron will ?nd his unit mentioned, with details of its movements, aircraft types and strengths, its most memorable achievements and outstand ing pilots. The Air Forces? changes of equipment and growth of power and importance are mirrored in these squadron records; from the Blériots, B.E.s and Farmans above Salisbury Plain to the jet-age Vulcans and Hunters roaring worldwide. As a valuable adjunct to the main section of squadron histories (including those formed during the last war from Commonwealth and Allied personnel), there are appendices giving details of squadron numbers; squadron titles; air- craft types supplied to squadrons or used for service trials and, where known, the ?rst squadron to operate a particular type; personnel, squadron and aircraft strengths; Air Ministry specifications and airmen awarded the Victoria Cross. The value of the book is additionally enhanced by the inclusion of the most complete and accurate charts of R.A.F. Fighter Squadron markings yet prepared, printed in ten colours. Owners sig on FEP Dust jacket in removable mylar cover. Seller Inventory # 000205

Bibliographic Details

Title: SQUADRON HISTORIES

Publisher: PUTNAM

Publication Date: 1968

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Beatrix Potter

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 2nd Edition