The early days of today's Royal Air Force The exploits of those 'daring young in their flying machines' who fought a daredevil war in the air in machines made of little more than wood, canvas and wire continue to enthral students of air warfare-both academic and casual. Whist these remarkable aviators appear within these pages, they are not this book's principal theme. The author was engaged in the momentous task of actually creating an air force-the original Royal Flying Corps-and keeping it in the air as a vital contribution to the war effort against Imperial Germany. This fascinating book details the earliest days of an arm of British forces which today we accept as a norm. Constant problems with maintenance, parts, new machines and greater refinements in the development of new and improved aircraft undertaken against the demands of operational necessity are the central story of this account told by one who was personally involved. Available in soft cover and hard cover with dust jacket.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Leonaur Ltd
ISBN-13
9780857060723
eBay Product ID (ePID)
103973689
Product Key Features
Author
Maurice Baring
Publication Name
R. F. C. H. Q.: the Command & Organisation of the British Air Force During the First World War in Europe
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Government
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
232 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
216mm
Item Width
140mm
Item Weight
431g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Maurice Baring
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