Fighter Command 1936-1968
An Operational and Historical Record
Published on 16. August 2007
401 pages
978-1-78340-869-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Ken Delve
Fighter Command 1936-1968
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08/2007
Pen & Sword Aviation
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Ken Delve served 20 years in the Royal Air Force as a Navigator and during that time developed his passion for aviation and military history. From researching and publishing the history of his first squadron - 39 Squadron, which had played a major role in defeating Rommel's supply lines - he has subsequently written over 40 books and numerous articles.
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Chapter One: Development, Roles and History
- Chapter Two: Operations
- Chapter Three: Operational Groups
- Chapter Four: Aircrew Training
- Chapter Five: Operational Aircraft
- Annexes
- A: AOC-in-C Fighter Command
- B: Battle of Britain Squadrons
- C: Battle of Britain: Galland's View
- D: Order of Battle July 1936
- E: Order of Battle September 1939
- F: Order of Battle August 1940
- G: Order of Battle February 1941
- H: Order of Battle April 1942
- I: Order of Battle April 1943
- J: Order of Battle July 1944
- K: Order of Battle July 1945
- L: Order of Battle April 1953
- M: Order of Battle January 1961
- N: Order of Battle January 1968
- O: Claims World War Two
- P: Definitions of Operations Types
- Q: Fighter Command Battle Honours
- R: German Night Attacks on Cities
- Index
