The Royal Australian Air Force


Book Description

Histories of air force often focus on aeroplanes at the expense of people. This book tells that story through the experiences of the airmen and airwomen who have served Australia around the world, from Mesopotamia in 1915 to East timor in 2000.










Units of the Royal Australian Air Force


Book Description

Sixth in a series of ten volumes produced for the 75th anniversary of the RAAF. Provides information about the history and operations of units such as Air Stores Parks, Replenishment Centres, and Logistics Management squadrons involved in supplying personal and operational necessities both in war and peace time. Includes a chronology and a list of commanding officers for each unit.




Units of the Royal Australian Air Force: Training units


Book Description

Eighth in a series of tenvolumes produced for the 75th anniversary of the RAAF. Provides information about the history and operations of training units such as the Air Navigation schools, Bombing and Gunnery schools, and Operational Training units. Includes a chronology and a list of commanding officers for each school or unit.







Going Solo


Book Description

History of the RAAF's development from the end of WWII to its golden anniversary in 1971. Discusses its emergence as an organisation independent of the RAF and the US Air force, and covers events such as demobilisation, Includes references and an index. Also available in hardback. The author is the RAAF historian at the Air Power Studies Centre in Canberra. His other publications include 'Power Plus Attitude: Ideas, Strategy and Doctrine in the RAAF, 1921-1991'.