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THE ROYAL AIR FORCE: AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE INTER-WAR YEARS VOLUME II

by Ian M. Philpott

Published by Pen & Sword Aviation. 1st. 2008

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.

A lovely copy, appears unread!

ISBN: 9781844153916
Stock no. 1829933

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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

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