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Title: FIGHTER COMMAND 1936-1968
AN OPERATIONAL AND HISTORICAL RECORD
By: Ken Delve
Format: Hardback

List price: £25.00


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ISBN 10: 1844156133
ISBN 13: 9781844156139
Publisher: PEN & SWORD BOOKS LTD
Pub. date: 1 August, 2007
Pages: 320
Description: A reference to the structure, operation, aircraft and men of Fighter Command from its formation in 1936 to 1968 when it became part of Strike Command. It includes descriptions of notable defensive and offensive campaigns, and the many types of aircraft used, weapons and airfields. It also includes annexes that cover the squadrons in World War II.
Synopsis: This is a comprehensive reference to the structure, operation, aircraft and men of Fighter Command from its formation in 1936 to 1968 when it became part of Strike Command. It includes descriptions of many notable defensive and offensive campaigns, the many types of aircraft used, weapons and airfields. The main sections of the book include a general historical introduction and overview, operations, operational groups, aircrew training and technical details of each aircraft type. Lengthy Annexes cover personnel, the squadrons in World War II, orders of battle for each wartime year, maps of airfield locations and numbers of enemy aircraft downed.
Illustrations: 200 B&W Photos
Publication: UK
Imprint: Pen & Sword Aviation
Returns: Returnable
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