THE ROYAL AIR FORCE: AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE INTER-WAR YEARS VOLUME I
Written by Ian M. Philpott
Published by Pen & Sword Aviation
in 2005
ISBN: 1844151549
THE ROYAL AIR FORCE: AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE INTER-WAR YEARS VOLUME I
Written by Ian M. Philpott.
Stock no. 1829932
1st.
2005.
Hardback.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The Trenchard Years' 1918 to 1929. The inter-war years between 1918 and 1939 saw the newly created Royal Air Force fighting for its existence politically. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams. xvi and 492 pages including index. ISBN: 1844151549. A lovely copy, appears unread!
Front cover
Contents
- Part I: Operations and Training
- Order of Battle,. 11 November 1918
- The Lean Years, 1919 to 1924
- The Locarno Honeymoon, 1925 to 1930
- Air Control in the Middle East, India and Ireland
- Part II: The Anatomy:
- Aircraft, Weapons and Defence Systems - Procurement and Development
- The RAF at Sea
- RAF Stations/ Airfields and Other Establishments
- Support Services, Technical and Supply
- Personnel
- Air Doctrine, the Air Ministry and Command of the Air
- The Royal Air Force and Government
- Appendices