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Birth of the Royal Air Force
Ian M. Philpott
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Description for Birth of the Royal Air Force
Hardback. .
Ian Philpott presents us here with a compendium of facts, operational histories and photo illustrations, combined to create a comprehensive account of the early years of the Royal Air Force. Illustrated throughout, it features details of all military operations from 1914 to 1918 which impacted upon the organisation. Also included are operational details of the Independent Bomber Force throughout 1918, a supplementary historical strand that is sure to appeal to Aviation enthusiasts with a taste for features of niche focus. Details of the airfields, landing grounds, seaplane bases and various other landmarks of this era are given, and readers ... Read more
Ian Philpott presents us here with a compendium of facts, operational histories and photo illustrations, combined to create a comprehensive account of the early years of the Royal Air Force. Illustrated throughout, it features details of all military operations from 1914 to 1918 which impacted upon the organisation. Also included are operational details of the Independent Bomber Force throughout 1918, a supplementary historical strand that is sure to appeal to Aviation enthusiasts with a taste for features of niche focus. Details of the airfields, landing grounds, seaplane bases and various other landmarks of this era are given, and readers ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
487
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781593332
SKU
V9781781593332
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-3
About Ian M. Philpott
Ian Philpott is a well-respected Aviation historian and author. Previous books for Pen and Sword include The Royal Air Force: An Encyclopedia of the Inter-War Years volumes I (1990) and II (2008).
Reviews for Birth of the Royal Air Force
A comprehensive account of the early years of the Royal Air Force. A weighty tome of encyclopedic scope. Sure to make a welcome addition to any aviation enthusiast's library, this well-researched piece of work has been a long time in the making. Philpott brings his typical flare to the project, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to this dynamic, ... Read more