The Royal Air Force 19391945

A thorough examination of every aspect of the RAF during World War Two, from organisation to operations. This work is guaranteed to be of interest to aviation history enthusiasts and fans of military history alike. At the outbreak of the Second World War, the RAF had around 120,000 personnel, but by the end of the conflict it had grown to more than ten times that figure. During that time, its bombers flew over 350,000 sorties and dropped nearly one million tons of explosives. Its personnel served not just from Britain but also from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Poland, Czechoslovakia, and India. The RAF also pioneered new aerial strategies, such as the use of Pathfinder squadrons and the early adoption of radar technology. Chaz Bowyer, the renowned aviation historian, draws upon meticulous research to uncover these facts - and many others - to provide a fascinating overview of how the RAF was instrumental in securing Allied victory.

Pagina's: 184, Paperback, Independently published