THE ROYAL AIR FORCE: AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE INTER-WAR YEARS VOLUME II
Written by Ian M. Philpott
Published by Pen & Sword Aviation
in 2008
ISBN: 9781844153916
THE ROYAL AIR FORCE: AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE INTER-WAR YEARS VOLUME II
Written by Ian M. Philpott.
Stock no. 1829933
1st.
2008.
Hardback.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Re-armament 1930 to 1939. 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. xi and 544 pages including index. ISBN: 9781844153916. A lovely copy, appears unread!
Front cover
Contents
- Part I: Operations and Training
- The Failure of Disarmament, 1930 to 1932
- The Rise of the Dictators, 1933 to 1936
- The Prelude to War, 1937 to 1939
- RAF Operations, 1930 to 1939
- 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
- The Royal Air Force and Government
- Appendices