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Forever Vigilant : Naval 8/208 Squadron RAF - a Centenary of Service From 1916-2016 by Graham Pitchfork (2016, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherGrub Street
ISBN-101910690147
ISBN-139781910690147
eBay Product ID (ePID)219374614
Product Key Features
Book TitleForever Vigilant : Naval 8/208 Squadron Raf-1916-2016
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / World War II, Military / Aviation, Europe / Great Britain / General
Publication Year2016
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorGraham Pitchfork
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight35.8 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-429833
ReviewsNumerous photos, including some in color, show not only personnel and aircraft, but bases and operating areas. Much publicity attended the approaching 2016 centennial, but the squadron's service was interrupted in 1919-20, and 1971-74. Nonetheless, the institutional esprit throughout that period is evident in the well-researched text..., Numerous photos, including some in color, show not only personnel and aircraft, but bases and operating areas.Much publicity attended the approaching 2016 centennial, but the squadron's service was interrupted in 1919-20, and 1971-74. Nonetheless, the institutional esprit throughout that period is evident in the well-researched text...
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal358.4/1370941
Synopsis208 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 RAF's current order of battle. To celebrate this achievement, Air Commodore Pitchfork has compiled a chronological history of the squadron's main a, 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 RAF's current order of battle. To celebrate this achievement, Air Commodore Pitchfork has compiled a chronological history of the squadron's main activities and personnel with the aim of illustrating the spirit, comradeship, and professionalism of the squadron. Taking its title from the squadron's 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 squadron's move to Egypt in the inter-war years as an army cooperation 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 squadron's story. This history has been written with the use of important sources from the squadron's archives, along with interviews from veterans and current members of the squadron. It also has the support of the squadron's Old Comrade's 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.
LC Classification NumberUG635.G7
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