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A World War II veteran details wartime life in Yorkshire and his postwar efforts to build a museum and restore a Halifax bomber. Between 1935 and 1945, Yorkshire became home to 41 military airfields……続きを見る

"A journey through 47 years of aviation history through the memories of one pilot. From . . . 'antics' in jet fighters, and civil aviation to retirement." ー Vintage Airfix It all began for London-b……続きを見る

A detailed, realistic picture of what it was like to serve in the Royal Air Force during WWII, both on the ground and in the air, using firsthand accounts. Much has been written about the Royal Air ……続きを見る

It was truly the most breathless and in a way the most exhilarating time I have ever had in my life. This beautiful edition of Going Solo, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, features officia……続きを見る

Flagget er en samling av Nordahl Griegs prosatekster som ble skrevet under 2. verdenskrig. Boken inneholder hovedsakelig reportasjer som opprinnelig ble fremført som radiotaler og trykt i Norsk Tide……続きを見る

A tactical and technical history of the development of British, American, and Japanese naval air defense from the 1920s to the 1980s. This is an account of the evolution of naval fighters for fleet ……続きを見る

Throughout the relatively short yet highly distinguished history of the Royal Air Force there has been a tendency for the men and women of the Service to be overshadowed by the glamour of the aircra……続きを見る

"The unique story of a radio broadcasting pioneer and war correspondent, told with affection by his son." ー Firetrench With the outbreak of World War II, Charles Gardner became one of the first BBC……続きを見る

Fighter Operations in Europe and North Africa 1939–1945 tells the story of Allied and German fighter pilots in Europe, over the Mediterranean and in North Africa during the Second World War. The boo……続きを見る

During the summer and autumn of 1940, the Germans launched their Luftwaffe campaign to gain superiority over the RAF, especially Fighter Command. They were not successful, and this defeat marked a t……続きを見る

An extensive history of the first century of aerial warfare, covering the every major conflict including the two world wars. No other technical development since the introduction of gunpowder has ha……続きを見る

A comprehensive history of the British Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force's senior bomber squadron. In the earliest days of World War One, when IX Squadron was formed, we went to the fight in li……続きを見る

Despatches in this volume include that on the Battle of Britain, and air fighting 1940-1941, by Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh C.T. Dowding, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Fighter Command, Air Operati……続きを見る

The history of the Flight began with the formation of the Historic Aircraft Flight in July 1957, it was later to become known as The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Countless displays and fly-pas……続きを見る

September 1941 approval was given for the formation of two long-range Air-Sea Rescue squadrons. No 279 Squadron was formed at Bircham Newton in Norfolk. In the period leading up to the formation of ……続きを見る

When Gerald Constable Maxwell was flying as a fighter pilot in World War I, his brother Michael was born. Both went on to have distinguished flying careers in World War II. This is the story of both……続きを見る

In the seven decades since the Second World War, 14 Squadron has operated a wide array of aircraft types (Mosquitoes, Vampires, Venoms, Hunters, Canberras, Phantoms, Jaguars and Tornados) in a fasci……続きを見る

Harley Boxall was awarded his RAF wings on 3 October 1936 and was posted to 40 Squadron flying Hawker Hinds. On 1 April 1937 he was posted to Bircham Newton in Norfolk to train with 206 Squadron whi……続きを見る

The first recipient was Flight Sergeant Leslie Wallace, a wireless operator with 83 Squadron, who extinguished a major fire in his Lancaster and despite his severe wounds returned to his radio until……続きを見る

First published to acclaim in 1992, this book deals with the exploits of Bomber Command during their offensive against German Industry in the Ruhr during World War II. The author begins by describin……続きを見る

" During the Second World War nearly 500 Black Caribbean volunteers served with the RAF . . . This valuable work looks at their experiences."ーHistoryOfWar The heroic exploits of the Caribbean men ……続きを見る

Although the Luftwaffe achieved a great deal of success in North Africa between 1940 and 1943, it was hampered by the constant demand for men and machines elsewhere, logistical problems, such as a c……続きを見る

This book tells the tale of the illustrious Royal Air Force career of Tom Clark, a World War Two gunner and post-war signaller in action during some of the most pivotal events of the twentieth centu……続きを見る

A firsthand account of a twenty-year career as an RAF fighter pilot, instructor, aerobatic flyer, and squadron leader. Tony Doyle first flew in the CCF, where he completed a glider course and then a……続きを見る

MacDonell's service career began in the 1920s. Shortly before the war he became a Squadron Leader and worked at the Air Ministry during the Phoney War. When hostilities commenced he became CO of No ……続きを見る

An overview of harrowing World War II air attacks from across the globe. Hit & Run describes some of the most daring World War II air attacks. Some were outstanding successes while others were unmit……続きを見る

Although the first air cadet unit was raised in Bournmouth in 1928, the first squadrons to be formed in a privately funded national organisation were part of the Air Defence Cadet Corps in 1938. Tho……続きを見る

The complete story of 656 from WWII to today, with photosー"a well-written account of a remarkable squadron." ーRAF Historical Society First formed on December 31, 1942, 656 Squadron has served with……続きを見る

This illustrated series presents every aspect of the German Air Force in World War II, on all fronts and in widely varying conditions. Contemporary photographs from archives and private collections,……続きを見る

By the age of 25 Lanoe Hawker of the Royal Flying Corps had won the VC and DSO. He was the first pilot to record five 'kills' before being shot down and killed by Baron von Richthofen (The Red Baron……続きを見る