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Forever Vigilant. Naval 8/208 Squadron RAF - A Centenary of Service from 1916-2016

Door Graham Pitchfork

Categorie
Vliegtuigen & Luchtvaart
Boeknummer
#213733
Titel
Forever Vigilant. Naval 8/208 Squadron RAF - A Centenary of Service from 1916-2016
Auteur
Pitchfork, Graham
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
Grub Street, London
Jaar van uitgave
2016
ISBN10
1910690147
ISBN13
9781910690147
Taal
Engels
Samenvatting

208 Squadron based at RAF Valley in Anglesey will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in October 2016, making it one of the few RAF squadrons to achieve this unique distinction whilst still part of the RAFs current order of battle. To celebrate this achievement, Air Commodore Pitchfork has compiled a chronological history of the squadrons main activities and personnel with the aim of illustrating the spirit, comradeship, and professionalism of the squadron. Taking its title from the squadrons motto, Vigilant, the book starts with the formation of Naval 8 as a scout squadron on the Western Front during the First World War. It then continues through the various conflicts that Naval 8/208 Squadron has played a key role in, including the Second World War and Gulf War. The units move to Egyp... (Lees verder)t in the inter-war years as an army co-operation squadron, which inspired the Gizah Sphinx motif for 208 Squadron, is also covered. Its modern-day role as an advanced flying training squadron concludes the squadrons story. This history has been written with the use of important sources from the squadrons archives, along with interviews from veterans and current members of the squadron. It also has the support of 208s Old Comrades Association, which was pioneered and fostered by its first CO, Air Vice-Marshal Sir Geoffrey Bromet. The association is very active and one of the longest serving and strongest associations within the RAF.
Pagina's
272
Conditie
Nieuw
Prijs
€ 17,50

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