SQUADRON CODES 1937-56
Written by Michael J.F. Bowyer, John D.R. Rawlings
Published by Patrick Stephens
in 1979
ISBN: 0850593646
SQUADRON CODES 1937-56
Written by Michael J.F. Bowyer, John D.R. Rawlings.
Stock no. 2122689
1st.
1979.
Hardback.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
The work of 40 years research, listing and identifying the highly secret identity code letters allocated to British Commonwealth and many English-based USAAF units during the period of their currency from 1937 to 1956. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 152 pages. ISBN: 0850593646. Wrapper is a little edge-creased with some browning.
Front cover
Contents
- Introduction
- The allocation of unit identity letters to pre-war squadrons
- The allocation of unit identity letters September 1939 to April 1951
- Unit identity markings carried by aircraft of training and second-line units
- Four-letter identity markings of training and reserve commands
- Commonwealth Code Combinations
- Index of units listing identity letters against unit designation, September 1939 to April 1951