Airborne Frcesthe Second World War 1939-1945, Royal Air Force.


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Still restricted on its first publication in 1951, this is an official Air Ministry survey of Airborne Forces in the Second World War. Thorough, yet concise, it takes readers through the expansion of the RAF in the first year of war, listing operations in various theatres from North Africa to D-day and market Garden ( Arnhem). Lavishly illustrated with many maps, there are appendices on specialised aspects of aerial warfare such as Gliders, Parachutes and Radar. The perfect book for serious aerial warriors actual and armchair.




The Right of the Line


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A Time for Courage


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The Royal Air Force, 1939-1945


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Chaz Bowyer provides a ready reference form of war record for the RAF during the war years. The book examines every aspect of RAF organisation, statistics and operations.




Airborne Forces of the Second World War 1939-1945


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Classified 'CONFIDENTIAL' post-war publication compiled by the authority of the Army Council, the object of which was to preserve the experience gained during WW2. This is a valuable volume that covers matters not considered in great detail in the main Military series. Very rare in its original printing, with 400 copies issued. Excellent official War Office account of all airborne operations undertaken by the Allies in WW2, including Arnhem, D-Day and Bruneval. The author was best known for his role as commander of the parachute assault on the Merville Battery on D-Day.










Voices in the Air 1939-1945


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Tells the story of the air battles of the Second World War in the voices of those who took part. Drawn largely in the writings of the combatants themselves from all sides of the conflict, this book offers an individual account of the great aerial campaigns of WWII. It deals with various aspects of the war.




Airborne Forces


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Royal Air Force


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