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RAF in Camera: 1960s by Keith Wilson (Hardcover, 2015)
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The 'Swinging Sixties' was a remarkable decade. For the Royal Air Force it was a most interesting period in their history, representing a period of base closures, contraction and a significant change in equipment - especially in the level of technology operated. In 1960, all three of the V-bombers - Valiant, Vulcan and Victor - were in service. The English Electric Lightning established a firm place in British aviation history by being the first single-seat fighter designed to exceed the speed of sound in level flight. Within Transport Command, the Britannia C.1 was operating alongside the Comet C.
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The 'Swinging Sixties' was a remarkable decade. For the Royal Air Force it was a most interesting period in their history, representing a period of base closures, contraction and a significant change in equipment - especially in the level of technology operated. In 1960, all three of the V-bombers - Valiant, Vulcan and Victor - were in service. The English Electric Lightning established a firm place in British aviation history by being the first single-seat fighter designed to exceed the speed of sound in level flight. Within Transport Command, the Britannia C.1 was operating alongside the Comet C.2, providing an excellent strategic transport capability. The Comet C.4 would enter service in 1962, the VC-10 C.1 in July 1966 and the Belfast C.1 by the end of 1966. During the decade, the RAF celebrated its 50th Anniversary, having been formed on 1 April 1918. They also came to be embroiled in a number of conflicts, while still playing their part (alongside the British Army and the Royal Navy) in policing a number of territories and theatres including Malaya, Indonesia, Cyprus, Kenya, Rhodesia, Aden, Libya, Bermuda and Anguilla in the West Indies. Here, Keith Wilson takes us on a richly illustrated journey through the decade, with each chapter focusing on a specific year and relaying all the fascinating events and highlights that characterised it. This is a colourful and insightful history, told with narrative flair and a clear passion for the subject matter at hand. AUTHOR: Keith Wilson has been actively involved in aviation publishing for more than 30 years and is probably best known for his striking air-to-air images in Pilot magazine. SELLING POINTS: . Provides a unique photographic portrait of the Royal Air Force during one of the most significant and interesting decades in aviation history. . This is the second volume in a major new series that seeks to explore a wide variety of aspects of the Royal Air Force's history over the course of the 20th and 21st centuries. . Includes more than 300 high-quality photographs, including rare archive images all supported by an informative narrative. 250 b/w and colourProduct Identifiers
PublisherPen & Sword Books LTD
ISBN-139781473837768
eBay Product ID (ePID)214560736
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Publication Year2015
SubjectGovernment, History
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameRaf in Camera: 1960s
TypeTextbook
AuthorKeith Wilson
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height289 mm
Item Width245 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorKeith Wilson
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- 17 Oct, 2019
Excellent Book
A brilliant collection of photographs with many unique views and informative text. Nearly as good as the 1950’s book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
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Comprehensive record.
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