Description
THE ROYAL AIR FORCE was formed in 1918 to defend the skies over Britain during the First World War and made a major contribution to winning one of the largest and most devastating conflicts of the twentieth century. Yet, when the war ended, its existence as an independent air service came under threat from severe defence cuts and intense scrutiny from some quarters as to whether it was needed at all. The Second World War put paid to all the uncertainty and sealed the RAF's place in the armed services. It has since played a vital role in many large-scale conflicts, as well as in peacekeeping and international aid operations.
Celebrating a century of the world's oldest independent air force, The RAF at 100 showcases vivid and evocative images from the Mirrorpix archive that trace the story of the RAF from its earliest days through wartime and peacetime and into the modern age.
Author: Mirrorpix
Publisher: History Press
Published: 12/01/2021
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.40h x 6.70w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9780750994774
ISBN10: 0750994770
BISAC Categories:
- History | Military | Aviation & Space
About the Author
Mirrorpix has granted access to its formidable photo archives to create this beautiful photographic history.