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WW2 RAF FIGHTER COMMAND WESTERN FRONT 1939-42 SPITFIRE HURRICANE BATTLE OF BRITA
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- ISBN
- 9781849087797
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1849087792
ISBN-13
9781849087797
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117286086
Product Key Features
Original Language
English
Book Title
Raf Fighter Command Pilot : the Western Front 1939-42
Number of Pages
64 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / Aviation, Europe / Great Britain / General
Publication Year
2012
Illustrator
Yes, Turner, Graham
Genre
History
Book Series
Warrior Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
8.5 Oz
Item Length
9.7 in
Item Width
7.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2012-288370
Reviews
"...fine illustrations by Graham Turner which are paired with vintage black and white photos ... bring to life the story of the RAF command's history and evolution. These men from all walks of life fought the battles of France and Britain during the second World War, and many myths evolved from their achievements. This tells their stories through their own writings and offers a fine history of Fighter Command forces and evolution in a highly recommended pick for World War II coverages." - James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review (January 2013) " RAF Fighter Comman Pilot will be of interest to a wide range of readers. The historian or World War II enthusiast will enjoy the first-hand accounts, artwork and photographs. The wargamer will get background information as well as strategy and tactics that were employed. The figure painter will enjoy the drawings og the uniforms. Finally, the modeler will enjoy all of the photographs that can provide inspiration for dioramas and the historical background." - Richard Mataka, www.mataka.org, "...fine illustrations by Graham Turner which are paired with vintage black and white photos ... bring to life the story of the RAF command's history and evolution. These men from all walks of life fought the battles of France and Britain during the second World War, and many myths evolved from their achievements. This tells their stories through their own writings and offers a fine history of Fighter Command forces and evolution in a highly recommended pick for World War II coverages." - James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review (January 2013), "RAF Fighter Comman Pilot will be of interest to a wide range of readers. The historian or World War II enthusiast will enjoy the first-hand accounts, artwork and photographs. The wargamer will get background information as well as strategy and tactics that were employed. The figure painter will enjoy the drawings og the uniforms. Finally, the modeler will enjoy all of the photographs that can provide inspiration for dioramas and the historical background." -- Richard Mataka, www.mataka.org "...fine illustrations by Graham Turner which are paired with vintage black and white photos ... bring to life the story of the RAF command's history and evolution. These men from all walks of life fought the battles of France and Britain during the second World War, and many myths evolved from their achievements. This tells their stories through their own writings and offers a fine history of Fighter Command forces and evolution in a highly recommended pick for World War II coverages." -- James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review (January 2013)
Series Volume Number
164
Table Of Content
RAF Fighter Command in the inter-war period /Recruitment and training /Equipment: flying clothing and uniform /Aircraft of Fighter Command /On Campaign: conditions in theatre /Belief and Belonging /Experience of battle: tactics of air combat /Museums and surviving aircraft /Bibliography /Index
Synopsis
The role of the "few" of the RAF in World War II, as described by Churchill during the Battle of Britain, has been the subject of much mythologizing both at the time and in the years since. The recent 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, combined with the threat of significant cuts to the current RAF, have highlighted the importance of Fighter Command in the early days of World War II once more. This title will put Fighter Command in context; describing the lack of funding and attention which it received during the interwar period, until it was almost too late. The myth of the fighter pilot will be humanized, with first-hand accounts quoted which put nervous but brave human beings from all walks of life in the cockpit, not the fearless, arrogant public school boys who appear in popular fiction. Although the Battle of Britain may not have in itself been the decisive encounter that it has historically been portrayed as, the moral victory won by the RAF, the victory that proved that Germany could be defeated, was just as important as a military-strategic victory. Other aspects of these early days of Fighter Command will also be given a more detailed exploration - the obsolete but tenacious Gladiators over Norway, the Hurricanes in support of the BEF and air cover over Dunkirk. Thus giving a rounded picture of the early years and development of Fighter Command and its pilots., The recent 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, combined with the threat of significant cuts to the current RAF, have highlighted the importance of Fighter Command in the early days of World War II once more. The role of the "few", as described by Churchill, during the Battle of Britain has been the subject of much mythologizing both at the time and in the years since. This title will put Fighter Command in context; describing the lack of funding and attention which it received during the interwar period, until it was almost too late. The myth of the fighter pilot will be humanized, with first-hand accounts quoted which put nervous but brave human beings from all walks of life in the cockpit. Although the Battle of Britain may not have in itself been the decisive encounter that it has historically been portrayed as, the moral victory won by the RAF, the victory that proved that Germany could be defeated, was just as important as a military-strategic victory.
LC Classification Number
D756.5
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- 8***a (127)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseTo be honest I was expecting a soft-cover magazine. Instead I got a roughly 8x7” hardcover book. Definitely better quality than I expected, which made it a great value. And the book basically covers the history of vehicles used by special forces around the world, not just US, though mainly focused on Western Allies. From the LRDP (Rat Patrol) of WWII, and their British counterparts, on up through Desert Storm and Afghanistan, to current modes. It appears to cover everything except camels & mules
- 4***u (37)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseVery nicely packaged. Excellent condition. Shipping time was good.
- g***o (1216)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasejust as described, very well packaged