History / History & Prediction  -Military / The Royal Air  Force.  an Encyclopaedia of the Inter-War Years, volume 1 .The Trenchard Years , 19 18 -- 1929 by Wing Commander Ian M. Philpott Wing Commander Ian M. Philpott                                         Pen and Sword, 2005, first edition: black cloth hardcover in dust jacket, approximately 70.5 x 10 inches tall: 492 pages including index: black and white illustrations, maps , diagrams and charts. Synopsis: Part one of a comprehensive two volume reference  on the development and progression of the Royal Air Force between 1918 and 1939. The books cover the role of the service as protector of the British Empire; its modernisation to face the new German  fascist regime threatening Britain and Europe; the changing structure of the force; squadron operations; the political involvement and its consequences: the aeroplanes and their equipment:  personnel: technical advances in navigation and the breakthroughs in engine performance .  Contents of volume 1: Foreword, Acknowledgements, Preface: British air policy from 1918 to 1939.  Ranks and responsibilities of offices, NCOs and aircraftsman of the RAF.  Part One, Operations and Training: Order of battle, 11th of November 1918.  The lean years, 1919 -- 1924.  The Locarno Honeymoon, 1925 -- 1930.  Air control in the Middle East, India and Ireland.  Part Two, The Anatomy: Aircraft, weapons and defence systems -- procurement and development.  The RAF at sea.  RAF stations/airfields and other establishments.  Support services, technical and supply.  Personnel.  Air doctrine, the Air Ministry and command of the air.  The Royal Air Force and Government .  Epilogue.  Appendices:-.  Aircraft Technical Specifications.  Squadron Locations and Aircraft, 1918 -- 39.  The Trenchard Memorandum.   Flying operations carried out by Number 11 (Irish) wing, April 1922.  Extract from Report on Iraq administration by the High Commissioner, April 1922 to March 1923.  RAF squadron disbandment s, 1918 -- 23.  Strategic Air Doctrine, 1921.  Military and Civil Aircraft tested at Martlesham Heath, 1919 -- 29.  Administrative arrangements for RAF personnel to see the 1929 Schneider Trophy Contest.  Operation orders issued by number one (Indian) wing and its constituent squadrons for air operations against the Mohmand Tribes, June 1927.  Arrangements for Naval Officer Volunteers for service with the Fleet Air Arm (AMWO number 551 ).  Pilots on the strength of Fighter,  Fleet Spotter and Reconnaissance flights of the Fleet Air Arm.  The career paths of Hugh Trenchard, John Salmond, Frederick Sykes and Edward Eddington.  The various home and tropical offices uniforms, 1925.  Correspondence relating to the Cabinet memorandum,
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  • Book Title: The Royal Air Force. an Encyclopaedia of the Inter-War Years, volume 1 .The Trenchard Years , 19 18 -- 1929
  • Author: Wing Commander Ian M. Philpott
  • ISBN: 1844151549
  • Publisher: Pen and Sword
  • Year Published: 2005
  • Our Normal Price: £44.00 GBP ($0.00 USD)
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  • Description: Pen and Sword, 2005, first edition: black cloth hardcover in dust jacket, approximately 70.5 x 10 inches tall: 492 pages including index: black and white illustrations, maps , diagrams and charts. Synopsis: Part one of a comprehensive two volume reference on the development and progression of the Royal Air Force between 1918 and 1939. The books cover the role of the service as protector of the British Empire; its modernisation to face the new German fascist regime threatening Britain and Europe; the changing structure of the force; squadron operations; the political involvement and its consequences: the aeroplanes and their equipment: personnel: technical advances in navigation and the breakthroughs in engine performance . Contents of volume 1: Foreword, Acknowledgements, Preface: British air policy from 1918 to 1939. Ranks and responsibilities of offices, NCOs and aircraftsman of the RAF. Part One, Operations and Training: Order of battle, 11th of November 1918. The lean years, 1919 -- 1924. The Locarno Honeymoon, 1925 -- 1930. Air control in the Middle East, India and Ireland. Part Two, The Anatomy: Aircraft, weapons and defence systems -- procurement and development. The RAF at sea. RAF stations/airfields and other establishments. Support services, technical and supply. Personnel. Air doctrine, the Air Ministry and command of the air. The Royal Air Force and Government . Epilogue. Appendices:-. Aircraft Technical Specifications. Squadron Locations and Aircraft, 1918 -- 39. The Trenchard Memorandum. Flying operations carried out by Number 11 (Irish) wing, April 1922. Extract from Report on Iraq administration by the High Commissioner, April 1922 to March 1923. RAF squadron disbandment s, 1918 -- 23. Strategic Air Doctrine, 1921. Military and Civil Aircraft tested at Martlesham Heath, 1919 -- 29. Administrative arrangements for RAF personnel to see the 1929 Schneider Trophy Contest. Operation orders issued by number one (Indian) wing and its constituent squadrons for air operations against the Mohmand Tribes, June 1927. Arrangements for Naval Officer Volunteers for service with the Fleet Air Arm (AMWO number 551 ). Pilots on the strength of Fighter, Fleet Spotter and Reconnaissance flights of the Fleet Air Arm. The career paths of Hugh Trenchard, John Salmond, Frederick Sykes and Edward Eddington. The various home and tropical offices uniforms, 1925. Correspondence relating to the Cabinet memorandum, "the War Object of an Air Force". Members of the Air Council and Commanders of RAF formations in the 1920s. The Air Estimates, financial year 1919 -- 20. Condition : as new. Please note a heavy book, please e-mail for shipping costs For sale only with volume 2
  • Condition: Collectable- Like New
  • Dustcover: Yes
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Type: Used Books

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